URL: https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2432

Decision Maker: Council Leader

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval of the appointment of one new AGHL Non-Executive Director following the retirement of an existing Non-Executive Director.

Content: The Cabinet Member agrees to:   Approve the Appointment of Chris Faulkner as Aequus Non-Executive Director. One of the current Aequus Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), Liz Pickering, ended her first term on 31st March 2026 and will not be serving another term. Michelle Hyde, also stood down as an NED in October 2025 due to a promotion in her permanent employment which created a potential conflict of interest   As of 1st April 2026, this leaves 4 NED’s and 2 Executive Directors on the board and given that the quorum for Board meetings is 3 directors, one of whom must be a NED, it was crucial to fill one of these vacancies promptly to maintain effective governance.   To ensure the Board continues to operate efficiently, the recruitment of a new NED was strongly focussed on experience in Housing and Development. None.

Date of Decision: May 7, 2026