Decision details

The committee considered a report which set out the proposed process, timescales and role information for the appointment of an independent co-opted member to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee.

During a period of discussion, it was agreed that:

·  The advert for the role should be shared with appropriate stakeholders and networks, including parish and town council clerks and the Lancashire Association of Local Councils.

·  The amount of the allowance should be removed from the job advert, while the Independent Remuneration Panel considered benchmarking information and finalised their recommendation.

·  The fourth bullet point of the Job Description be amended to add: "… by sustaining and enhancing the effectiveness of the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee."

·  The third bullet point of the Person Specification be amended to: "Integrity, objectivity, discretion, impartiality, and the ability to make decisions.

·  The eighth bullet point of the Person Specification be amended to add: "Technical expertise in…"

·  Upon their appointment, the independent co-opted member should be asked to complete a DBS check, as other members of the council did.

It was noted that the independent co-opted member would be required to abide by the council's Code of Member Conduct and the Seven Principles of Public Life.

The next meeting of the sub-committee would include officers' recommendation on applicants to shortlist and a proposed interview process.

Resolved: That

i)  The process for the appointment of an independent co-opted member to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee, as set out, be approved;

ii)  The schedule of Appointments Sub-Committee meeting dates, as set out, be approved; and

iii)  The role information and application form for the role of independent co-opted member, as amended, be approved.