Decision
Analysis
outcome: The council will hold a Special Meeting to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on the listed former councillors and will present them with an Aldermanic badge. Additionally, a report will be prepared to review the criteria for future nominations.
summary: The decision involves recognizing the contributions of former councillors by conferring the title of Honorary Alderman and reviewing the criteria for future nominations.
topline: The Council has decided to honor former councillors with the title of Honorary Alderman and to review the nomination criteria for future honorees.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious if there are differing opinions on the worthiness of the individuals selected, the criteria for selection, or the use of council resources for such honors.
affected_stakeholders: The affected stakeholders include the former councillors being honored, current council members, and the local community who may have opinions on the recognition of public service.
contentiousness_score: This would likely vary depending on local sentiment, but without specific details, a moderate score of 3-5 could be appropriate, assuming there is some debate but not widespread controversy.
political_party_relevance: There is no explicit mention of political parties or political influence in the decision, but the background of the former councillors and the council's composition could imply political relevance.
URL: https://democracy.west-norfolk.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1410
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Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: RECOMMENDED: 1) That the Council places on record its deep appreciation of the eminent services to the Council rendered by former Councillors: Kathleen Collins (previously Mellish) David Collis Michael Peake Geoffrey Hipperson Andrew Tyler 2) That a Special Meeting of the Council to confer the title of Honorary Alderman on those former Councillors be held after Mayormaking on Thursday, 16 May 2024 and the engrossment of recommendation above and an Aldermanic badge be presented to the Honorary Aldermen at that Council meeting. 3) That a further report be brought forward reviewing the criteria of nominating Honorary Aldermen before any further new nominations are considered by the Council.
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