Name

Reason

All Scrutiny Committees

The formula for the election of Chairmen is prescribed within the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011.  The allocation of Chairmen positions to the respective Groups will, therefore, apply in accordance with the formula and will be unchanged.  Please see covering report for Agenda Item No. 7 for details of the formula.  It can be seen that, on this occasion, 2 Chairmen positions remain “unallocated” and will need to be determined at the first meeting of the respective Committees

Vice-Chairmen will be appointed at the first meeting of each Committee.

Democratic Services Sub-Committee

As a sub-committee, it would be expected to determine its own Chairman at the first meeting.

Public Rights of Way Sub-Committee

As a sub-committee, it would be expected to determine its own Chairman at the first meeting.

Standards Committee

There is a legislative requirement that the Chairman be an Independent Member.

Audit Committee

The Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 requires the Committee to appoint the Chairman.

Appointment of Local Authority Governors Advisory Panel

Chaired by the Cabinet Member (Learning and Culture).

Equalities Consultative Forum

Chaired by the Cabinet Member (Performance and Resources).

Joint Consultative Forum

The Forum’s Constitution provides for the appointment of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman to be undertaken at the first meeting following the Local Government elections and for the duration of the current Administration.