Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations approved
summary: The establishment of various committees and appointment of members for the municipal year 2025-26
topline: The Council has decided to establish committees and appoint members for the upcoming municipal year
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of seats and appointments of chairs and vice chairs, which can impact power dynamics within the council
affected_stakeholders: ["Council members", "Local Government Association"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: The decision mentions political groups and their involvement in committee appointments
URL: https://moderngov.sutton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4257
Decision Maker: Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The recommendation was put to the vote and carried. RESOLVED: 1. That the establishment of Standing Committees, Scrutiny Committees, Regulatory Committees, Other Bodies, and Local Committees for the municipal year 2025-26, as set out in paragraphs 4.1-4.13 of the report be agreed. 2. That the allocation of seats, as set out in paragraph 4.20 of the report be agreed. 3. That the appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs of committees as set out as Appendix A to the report be agreed. 4. That the appointment of members of committees, and substitute members as set out at Appendix A to the report be agreed. 5. That the nominations to the Local Government Association (LGA) Annual General Assembly and allocation of votes, as set out in paragraph 4.21 of the report, be agreed. 6. That where there are any outstanding places, it be agreed, the relevant political group may give written notice to the Monitoring Officer of their appointments 10 clear days before the relevant committee is due to meet. 7. That it be agreed the political groups may notify the Monitoring Officer of any in-year changes to committee membership by giving written notice 10 clear days before the relevant committee is due to meet. 8. That authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer to fill any outstanding seats reserved for co-opted members following the normal recruitment processes for those roles and subject to consultation with the Chair of the relevant committee and the Leaders of the political groups. 9. That authority be delegated to the Monitoring Officer to make any consequential changes to the constitution arising out of this report, such as changes to committee names, size, procedures, and removal of reference to committees not established.
Date of Decision: May 19, 2025