Committee : ENVIRONMENT & TRANSPORT SELECT COMMITTEE

Date : 19 DECEMBER 2002

Title : APPOINTMENT TO AN OUTSIDE BODY - SCOPAC

REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AND ENVIRONMENT SERVICES

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To consider the appointment to SCOPAC (Standing Conference On Problems Associated with the Coastline)

BACKGROUND

The Executive, at its meeting on 28 September 2000, reviewed the process involved in the appointment of Council representatives to outside bodies. It was decided that vacancies to the majority of outside bodies should be should be filled in accordance with the wishes of the relevant Select Committee. And then submitted to the Executive for decision.

Details of the vacancy have been circulated to Members of the Council with six nominations received.

$ Councillor Mrs Barbara Clough

$ Councillor John Effemey (Currently deputy representative)

$ Councillor Ernie Fox

$ Councillor Mrs Peggy Jarman

$ Councillor Mrs Brenda Lawson

$ Councillor Colin Lillywhite

It therefore falls to this committee to nominate an appropriate Council representative. Further details of the appointment can be obtained from the Mrs Barbara Herbert, Committee Services, prior to the meeting.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Travelling and subsistence allowances can be paid in respect of attendance at meetings of all outside bodies

RECOMMENDATIONS

That an appropriate appointment be recommended to the Executive for approval.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

Agenda and minutes of the Executive on 28 September 2000.

Contact Point : Debbie Faulkner F 823286

M J A FISHER

Strategic Director

Corporate and Environment Services