Report No. 238/2018 was received from the Chief Executive the purpose of which was for Council to determine whether to grant a dispensation in order to allow Councillor Richard Alderman to remain a member of the Authority following non-attendance at a meeting of the Authority for a period of six consecutive months.

The Chairman confirmed that the meeting would remain in public session unless members wished to enter into detailed discussion on the exempt appendices to the report.

Mrs Briggs, Chief Executive introduced the report.

Mr Lammie moved the motion that “Council does not grant a dispensation to allow Councillor Richard Alderman to remain a member of the Authority following non-attendance at a meeting for a period of six consecutive months”.  This was seconded by Mr Conde.

Mr Baines proposed the motion that the question now be put and that Council moved to the vote in accordance with Procedure Rule 48 (r) (i).  This was seconded by Mr Cross.

Council voted on the motion and it was CARRIED.

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In accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 11, paragraph 2 –

Recording of Votes - Mr Gale requested that his abstention from the vote on the above resolution be recorded.

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Council then moved directly to the vote on the motion as proposed by Mr Lammie.

RESOLVED

Council AGREED not to grant a dispensation to allow Councillor Richard Alderman to remain a member of the Authority following non-attendance at a meeting for a period of six consecutive months.

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In accordance with the provisions of Procedure Rule 11, paragraph 2 –

Recording of Votes - Mr Gale requested that his abstention from the vote on the above resolution be recorded.

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Mr M Oxley rejoined the meeting.

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