Decision

The council has decided to approve recommendations for the appointment of co-opted members and independent persons to serve on the Standards Committee.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved, including extending the appointments of certain members and appointing vacancies.

summary: The decision at stake is the review of the appointment of co-opted members and independent persons to serve on the Standards Committee.

topline: The council has decided to approve recommendations for the appointment of co-opted members and independent persons to serve on the Standards Committee.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the selection of committee members, which can impact the decision-making process and accountability.

affected_stakeholders: ["Co-opted Members", "Independent Persons", "Standards Committee", "Parish Councillor"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://calderdale.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=336

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: (A)          REVIEW THE APPOINTMENT OF CO-OPTED MEMBERS AND INDEPENDENT PERSONS TO SERVE ON THE STANDARDS COMMITTEE   It was moved by Councillor Brundell, Seconded by Councillor Monteith,   that the recommendation of the Standards Committee contained in Minute Number 5 (Parts (a) and (b) only), be approved.   RESOLVED that:   (a)    Appointments of Co-opted Members Canon Reverend Hilary Barber and Andrew Johnson, as independent Members of the Standards Committee be extended for the remainder of the 2025/2026 Municipal Year;   (b)    Six Vacancies of Independent Persons or Co-opted Members and Parish Councillor of the Standards Committee be appointed to.  

Date of Decision: July 23, 2025