Eastleigh Borough Council Administration Committee Meeting

There was no public participation on this occasion.

There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business at this point on the agenda.

Councillor Parker-Jones clarified whether a dispensation was needed for Item 5 of the agenda (Councillor’s Allowances – Actual Amounts Paid for the Year 2022/23).

It was confirmed that it was not necessary.

RESOLVED -

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 October 2022 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The Service Director Governance and Support (Monitoring Officer) presented the report of the Democratic Services Manager.

RESOLVED –

That the Administration Committee NOTED the allowances paid in 2022/2023 (Appendix 1).

The Service Director Governance and Support (Monitoring Officer) presented the report.

RESOLVED –

That the Administration Committee APPROVED a suspension pursuant to Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972, of the six month Councillor attendance rule for Councillor Buckley.

The Service Director Governance and Support (Monitoring Officer) presented the report.

Councillor Parker-Jones asked whether any further thought had been given to staggering the term of officer for the independent persons used, so that there was an overlap in future.

The Service Director - Governance and Support (Monitoring Officer) confirmed that the terms of office would be considered as part of the preparation for recruitment to the roles next year, noting the benefits of a staggered appointment for continuity.

 RESOLVED –

 That the Administration Committee:

1.  NOTED the report and made any observations to the Monitoring Officer; and

2.  NOTED that a review of the Code of Conduct Complaints Procedure had been conducted.