To consider the appointment of two new independent persons to assist in the consideration of complaints against members.

The Council considered the submitted report setting out the proposed appointment of two new independent persons to assist in the consideration of complaints against members under the Council Code of Conduct for Members.  It was noted the independent persons would also assist the Council in promoting and maintaining the high standards of conduct by members.

It was proposed by Councillor Morey and seconded by Councillor Doggett:

(i)            that the Council appoints Peter Styler and Christine Payne as its independent persons for a period commencing on 15 May 2013 and expiring on 17 May 2017;  and

(ii)                that the Council notes the valuable contribution by the outgoing Independent Persons appointed under the previous standards regime towards the promotion of high standards throughout the authority and thanks them for this.

On being put to the vote the motion was declared carried (unanimous).