Agenda and minutes

Elin Prysor, Monitoring Officer addressed the Council on the statutory requirement for all Members to make a Declaration of Acceptance and an undertaking to comply with the Code of Conduct, confirming that all Councillors making their statutory Declaration of Acceptance of Office today have received comprehensive training on the Council’s Code of Conduct on Monday 9^th May 2022 or on Thursday 19^th May 2022.

 

This is in  order for them to perform their functions with an understanding of the Principles of Public Life, their duties and responsibilities under the Code, and also the consequences for failing to do so.

 

Councillors Catrin M S Davies, Steve Davies and Carl Worrall verbally accepted their Declaration of Acceptance of Office and the undertaking to comply with the Code of Conduct which had been singed by each and countersigned by the Proper Officer.

Councillors Gareth Davies and Mark Strong apologised for their inability to attend the meeting

The Chairman declared a personal interest on behalf of all Councillors in item 15 below. All Councillors agreed.

 

a)    Councillor Euros Davies, congratulated Rose Florence who will be celebrating her 104^th birthday on 28^th May;

b)    Councillor Bryan Davies extended his condolences to Councillor Mark Strong on the recent bereavement of his father;

c)    Councillor Alun Williams congratulated Mair Thomas on celebrating her 100^th birthday;

d)    Councillor Rhodri Evans congratulated Cari Davies on winning the Ceredigion Junior Member of the Young Farmers’ Cub and Sioned Davies on wining the Ceredigion and the all Wales Senior Member of the Young Farmers’ Club.;

e)    Councillor Keith Evans congratulated Menna James on celebrating her 100^th birthday;

f)      Councillor Keith Evans extended his condolences to the family of Mr Lyndon Lloyd Jones on their recent bereavement.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Bryan Davies informed the Council that the membership of the Cabinet was as follows:

 

Cabinet Member	Cabinet Portfolio
Councillor Bryan Davies	Leader and Cabinet Member for Democratic Services, Policy, Performance and Partnerships
Councillor Alun Williams	Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Through Age and Wellbeing
Councillor Catrin M S Davies	Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Customer Services
Councillor Clive Davies	Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration
Councillor Gareth Davies	Cabinet Member for Finance and Procurement Services
Councillor Keith Henson	Cabinet Member for Highways and Environmental Services and Carbon Management
Councillor Wyn Thomas	Cabinet Member for Schools, Lifelong Learning and Skills
Councillor Matthew Vaux	Cabinet Member for Housing, Legal and Governance, People and Organisation and Public Protection

 

It was RESOLVED to note the new Cabinet Membership and Deputy Leader of the Council.

Committees

 

a)        Development Management Committee (15)

b)        Licensing Committee (11)

c)         Governance and Audit Committee (6)

d)        Democratic Services Committee (6)

e)        Language Committee (7)

f)          Ethics and Standards Committee (2)

 

          Overview and Scrutiny Committees

         

a)        Corporate Resources (13)

b)        Thriving Communities (13)

c)         Healthier Communities (13)

d)        Learning Communities (13)

e)        Chair and Vice Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Coordinating Committee (2)

 

The remaining 8 Members of the Overview and Scrutiny Coordinating Committee Membership is made up of the Chairs and Vice Chairs of the thematic Overview and Scrutiny Committees. These 10 Members also constitute Membership of the Charity Trustee Committee.

 

Committee		Members
Development Management Committee (15)		Plaid Cymru (7):   Councillor Rhodri Davies Councillor Carl Worrall Councillor Ceris Jones Councillor Mark Strong Councillor Gethin Davies Councillor Maldwyn Lewis Councillor Chris James
		Independents (4):   Councillor Ifan Davies Councillor Rhodri Evans Councillor Marc Davies Councillor Gareth Lloyd
		Liberal Democrats (3):   Councillor Meirion Davies Councillor Geraint Hughes Councillor Sian Maehrlein
		Un-grouped (1): Councillor Hugh Hughes
Licensing Committee (11)		Plaid Cymru (5):   Councillor Steve Davies Councillor Amanda Edwards Councillor Endaf Edwards Councillor Eryl Evans Councillor Caryl Roberts
		Independents (3):   Councillor Euros Davies Councillor Keith Evans Councillor Gwyn James
		Liberal Democrats (3):   Councillor Elaine Evans Councillor Paul Hinge Councillor John Roberts
Governance and Audit Committee (6)		Plaid Cymru (3):   Councillor Steve Davies Councillor Endaf Edwards Councillor Maldwyn Lewis
		Independents (2):   Councillor Gareth Lloyd Councillor Wyn Evans
		Liberal Democrats (1):   Councillor Elizabeth Evans
Democratic Services Committee (6)		Plaid Cymru (3):   Councillor Endaf Edwards Councillor Caryl Roberts Councillor Mark Strong
		Independents (2):   Councillor Gwyn James Councillor Gareth Lloyd
		Liberal Democrats (1):   Councillor Elizabeth Evans
Language Committee (7)		Plaid Cymru (3):   Councillor Catrin M S Davies Councillor Rhodri Davies Councillor  Chris James
		Independents (2):   Councillor Gwyn Wigley Evans Councillor Gareth Lloyd
		Liberal Democrats (2):   Councillor John Roberts Vacant seat
Ethics and Standards Committee (2)		Elected Members (2): Councillor Gwyn Wigley Evans Councillor Caryl Roberts
		Elected Members (Community Council representatives) (2):   To be appointed by the Community Councils.

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Corporate Resources (13)		Plaid Cymru (5):   Councillor Endaf Edwards Councillor Eryl Evans Councillor Ceris Jones Councillor Caryl Roberts Councillor Carol Worrall
		Independents (4):   Councillor Euros Davies Councillor Ifan Davies Councillor Rhodri Evans Councillor Hag Harris
		Liberal Democrats (3):   Councillor Elaine Evans Councillor Paul Hinge Councillor Geraint Hughes
		Un-grouped (1): Councillor Hugh Hughes
Thriving Communities (13)		Plaid Cymru (6):   Councillor Gethin Davies Councillor Rhodri Davies Councillor Steve Davies Councillor Chris James Councillor Maldwyn Lewis Councillor Carl Worrall
		Independents (4):   Councillor Marc Davies Councillor Gwyn Wigley Evans Councillor Rhodri Evans Councillor Wyn Evans
		Liberal Democrats (3):   Councillor Meirion Davies Councillor Sian Maehrlein Councillor John Roberts
Healthier Communities (13)		Plaid Cymru (6):   Councillor Amanda Edwards Councillor Eryl Evans Councillor Ceris Jones Councillor Mark Strong Councillor Caryl Roberts Councillor Carl Worrall
		Independents (4):   Councillor Ifan Davies Councillor Keith Evans Councillor Gwyn James Councillor Wyn Evans
		Liberal Democrats (3):   Councillor Elaine Evans Councillor Sian Maehrlein Councillor John Roberts
Learning Communities (13)		Plaid Cymru (6):   Councillor Rhodri Davies Councillor Amanda Edwards Councillor Endaf Edwards Councillor Eryl Evans Councillor Chris James Councillor Mark Strong
		Independents (4):   Councillor Euros Davies Councillor Marc Davies Councillor Hag Harris Councillor Gareth Lloyd
		Liberal Democrats (3):   Councillor Meirion Davies Councillor Paul Hinge Councillor Geraint Hughes

It was RESOLVED to:

i.               Appoint Councillor Elizabeth Evans as Chairman of the Democratic Services Committee; and

ii.              Appoint Councillor Gareth Lloyd as the Vice Chairman of the Democratic Services Committee.

It was RESOLVED to:

                    i.     appoint Councillor Keith Evans as the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee; and

                   ii.     appoint Councillor Wyn Evans as the Vice Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Co-ordinating Committee.

 

Member Champions

-       50+

-       Anti-slavery and Ethical Employment

-       Armed Forces

-       Biodiversity

-       Carers

-       Children and Young People

-       Combating Poverty

-       Digital champion

-       Diversity

-       Domestic Violence

-       Equalities

-       Health and Safety

-       Learning Disabilities

-       Member Development

-       Mental Health

-       Public Health

-       Safeguarding

-       Sustainability

It was RESOLVED to appoint the following as Member Champions:

 

	Councillor
50+	Alun Williams
Anti-slavery and Ethical Employment	Elizabeth Evans
Armed Forces	Paul Hinge
Biodiversity	Keith Henson
Carers	Carl Worrall
Children and Young People	Wyn Thomas
Combating Poverty	Elaine Evans
Digital champion	Clive Davies
Diversity	Catrin M S Davies
Domestic Violence	Sian Maehrlein
Equalities	Catrin M S Davies
Health and Safety	Keith Henson
Learning Disabilities	Wyn Thomas
Member Development	Bryan Davies
Mental Health	Catrin M S Davies
Public Health	Matthew Vaux
Safeguarding	Alun Williams
Sustainability	Keith Henson

 

Consideration was given to the report on vacancies for LEA Members on School Governing Bodies and it was RESOLVED to make the appointments as presented at the meeting, subject to the following amendments.

 

-       Llechryd Primary School, to appoint Councillor Amanda Edwards

-       Cardigan Secondary School, to appoint Councillor Sian Maehrlein

-       Penweddig School, to appoint 2 Members namely councillor Gareth Davies, and Councillor Endaf Edwards.

 

 

 

a)      Asset Management Group

4 Members, namely:

-         Leader

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental Services

 

b)      Development Management Committee Cooling-off Group

7 Members (political balance)

 

c) Emergency Business Continuity Management Group

2 Members, namely:

-         Deputy Leader

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Public Protection Services

 

d) Capital Monitoring Group

1 Member, namely:

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement

 

e) Carbon Management Group

1 Member, namely:

-         Member Champion for Sustainability

 

f) Community Grants Panel

2 Members, namely:

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement

 

g) Corporate Employee Forum

2 Members, namely:

-         Leader

-         Deputy Leader

 

h) Corporate Health and Safety Forum

1 Member, namely

-         Member Champion for Health and Safety

 

i)        Corporate Parenting Group

1 Member, namely:

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cynnal

 

j)        Development Group

4 Members, namely:

-         Leader

-         Deputy Leader

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement

 

k)      Equalities Group

1 Member, namely:

-         Leader

 

l)        Housing Grants Panel

4 Members, namely:

-         Leader

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Gofal

 

m)    Local Development Plan Working Group

7 Members (political balance)

 

n)      Performance Management Board

2 Members, namely:

-         Leader

-         Deputy Leader

(All Cabinet Members are invited to attend)

 

o)      Waste Strategy Group

1 Member, namely:

-         Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental

 

p)    Constitution Cross Party Working Group

7 Members (political balance)

It was RESOLVED to appoint the following Members to serve on Internal Panels, Working Groups and Fora:

 

Panel / Group	Background	Councillors
Asset Management Group	4 Members, namely: -      Leader -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental Services	Bryan Davies Gareth Davies Clive Davies Keith Henson
Development Management Committee Cooling-off Group	7 Members (political balance)   Plaid Cymru – 3 Independent – 2 Lib Dems - 2	Rhodri Davies Ceris Jones Gethin Davies Gareth Lloyd Rhodri Evans Meirion Davies Geraint Hughes
Emergency Business Continuity Management Group	2 Members, namely: -      Deputy Leader -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Public Protection Services	Alun Williams Matthew Vaux
Capital Monitoring Group	1 Member, namely: -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement	Gareth Davies
Carbon Management Group	3 Members, with political balance to include: -      Member Champion for Sustainability	Keith Henson Rhodri Evans Elizabeth Evans
Community Grants Panel	2 Members, namely: -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement	Clive Davies Gareth Davies
Corporate Employee Forum	2 Members, namely: -      Leader -      Deputy Leader	Bryan Davies Alun Williams
Corporate Health and Safety Forum	1 Member, namely -      Member Champion for Health and Safety	Keith Henson
Corporate Parenting Group	1 Member, namely: -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cynnal	Alun Williams
Development Group	4 Members, namely: -      Leader -      Deputy Leader -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement	Bryan Davies Alun Williams Clive Davies Gareth Davies
Equalities Group	1 Member, namely: -      Leader	Bryan Davies
Housing Grants Panel	4 Members, namely: -      Leader -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Gofal	Bryan Davies Gareth Davies Matthew Vaux Alun Williams
Local Development Plan Working Group	7 Members (political balance) Plaid Cymru – 3 Independent – 2 Lib Dems - 2	Rhodri Davies Ceris Jones Chris James Gareth Lloyd Rhodri Evans Meirion Davies Geraint Hughes
Performance Management Board	2 Members, namely: -      Leader -      Deputy Leader (All Cabinet Members are invited to attend)	Bryan Davies Alun Williams
Waste Strategy Group	1 Member, namely: -      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental	Keith Henson
Constitution Cross Party Working Group	7 Members (political balance)	Bryan Davies Gareth Davies Alun Williams Gareth Lloyd Keith Evans Paul Hinge Elizabeth Evans

 

Members asked if the Asset Panel Group, which includes cross-party Members should be included to this listing, and it was also noted that the Carbon Management Group includes representation across all groups.

 

 

a)    Aberystwyth-Shrewsbury Railway Line Liaison Committee

2 Members

 

b)    Carers Alliance

1 Member, namely

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cymorth Cynnar

 

c)    Ceredigion Public Service Board, and Sub-Committees

Allocated among Cabinet Members

 

d)    Corporate Joint Committee

1 Member, namely Leader

 

e)    Corporate Joint Committee Sub Committees

-       Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (5 Members with political balance)

-       Governance and Audit Committee (2 Members)

-       Standards Committee (2 Members)

 

f)      Corporate Passenger and Transport Unit Reference Group

4      Members (3 voting rights), namely:

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Schools

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Through Age Services (shared voting right)

 

g)    Cylch Caron Project Board

2 Members (1 voting right), namely:

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Gofal (with voting right)

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing (no voting rights)

 

h)    Enterprise and Innovation Project Group

1 Member, namely:

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration

 

i)      Growing Mid Wales Partnership

3 Members, namely:

-       Leader of the Council

-       2 Cabinet Members

 

j) Growing Mid Wales Joint Committee

5 Members, namely:

-     Leader of the Council

-     4 Cabinet Members

 

k)    Growing Mid Wales Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee

5 Members from Thriving Communities (political balance)

l) Harbour Users Group

1 Member, namely:

-  Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental

 

m) Local Access Forum

1 Member, namely:

-      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration

 

n) Mid Wales Adoption Panel

1 Member, namely

-      Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cynnal

 

o) Mid Wales Joint Committee for Health and Care

1 Member, namely:

-   Leader

 

p) North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency

1 Member, namely:

-  Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental

 

q) PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London Adjudication Joint Committee)

1 Member

 

r) Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)

5 Members

 

s) Strategic Housing Partnership

1 Member, namely:

-     Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing

 

t) TraCC

2 Members, namely:

-     Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration

-     Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental

 

u) Traffic Management Consultative Group

1 Member, namely:

-     Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental

 

v) West Wales Care and Repair Board of Management

1 Member, namely:

-     Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing

 

w) West Wales Partnership Board

1 Member, namely:

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cynnal

x) Youth Justice Management Board

1 Member, namely:

-       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cymorth Cynnar

 

It was RESOLVED to appoint the following to the Partnerships, Joint Committees and Agencies:

 

Partnership / Committee	Background	Councillors
Aberystwyth-Shrewsbury Railway Line Liaison Committee	2 Members	Alun Williams Paul Hinge
Carers Alliance	1 Member, namely -       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cymorth Cynnar	Alun Williams
Ceredigion Public Service Board, and Sub-Committees	Leader of the Council to sit on the PSB   Sub-Committees to be allocated among Cabinet Members	Bryan Davies
Corporate Joint Committee	1 Member, namely Leader	Bryan Davies
Corporate Joint Committee Sub Committees	Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee (5 Members with political balance)	To defer a decision
	Governance and Audit Committee (2 Members)	To defer a decision
	Standards Committee (2 Members)	To defer a decision
Corporate Passenger and Transport Unit Reference Group	4 Members (3 voting rights), namely: -       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental -       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Schools -       Cabinet Member with responsibility for Through Age Services (shared voting right)	Keith Henson Wyn Thomas Alun Williams

 

Cylch Caron Project Board	2 Members (1 voting right), namely -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Gofal (with voting right) -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing (no voting rights)	Alun Williams Matthew Vaux
Enterprise and Innovation Project Group	1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration	Clive Davies
Growing Mid Wales Partnership	3 Members, namely: -        Leader of the Council -        2 Cabinet Members	Bryan Davies Clive Davies Keith Henson
Growing Mid Wales Joint Committee	5 Members, namely: -     Leader of the Council -     4 Cabinet Members	Bryan Davies Catrin M S Davies Clive Davies Keith Henson Matthew Vaux
Growing Mid Wales Joint Overview and Scrutiny Committee	5 Members (political balance)	To defer a decision
Harbour Users Group	1 Member, namely -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental	Keith Henson
Local Access Forum	1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration	Clive Davies
Mid Wales Adoption Panel	1 Member, namely -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cynnal	Alun Williams
Mid Wales Joint Committee for Health and Care	1 Member, namely: -   Leader	Bryan Davies
North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agency	1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental	Keith Henson
PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London Adjudication Joint Committee)	1 Member	Keith Henson
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE)	5 Members	Keith Henson Ceris Jones Keith Evans Ifan Davies John Roberts
Strategic Housing Partnership	1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing	Matthew Vaux
TraCC	2 Members, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economy and Regeneration -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental	Clive Davies Keith Henson
Traffic Management Consultative Group	1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental	Keith Henson
West Wales Care and Repair Board of Management	1 Member, namely: -    Cabinet Member with responsibility for Housing	Matthew Vaux
West Wales Partnership Board	1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Cynnal	Alun Williams  ...  view the full minutes text for item 13.
14.	To appoint Members to serve on outside bodies (Enclosure A) PDF 279 KB Minutes: It was RESOLVED to appoint the following to the external bodies:   External Body / Panel Number of Members required Councillor(s) Aberystwyth University 2 Members, namely: -        Leader -        Chairman of the Council   Bryan Davies Ifan Davies Ceredigion Sports Council   2 Members, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Porth Gofal -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Finance and Procurement   Alun Williams Gareth Davies Consortium Local Authorities Wales (CLAW) 1 Member, namely - Leader of the Council (with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Regeneration to deputise)   Bryan Davies Dyfed- Powys Police and Crime Panel   3 Members. Must reflect political balance of the Council and nominations will be subject to the approval of the Home Secretary.   Wyn Thomas Keith Evans Elizabeth Evans Dyfi Biosphere Partnership 2 Members, namely: -          Cabinet Member holding a portfolio for key relevance to the Dyfi Biosphere such as sustainable development, natural resources or climate change -          Local Member from a Ward within the enlarged Dyfi Biosphere (Aberystwyth Penparcau, Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais, Aberystwyth Rheidol, Llanbadarn Fawr, Faenor, Tirymynach, Borth a Ceulanmaesmawr)   Keith Henson Catrin M S Davies Hywel Dda Community Health Council 3 Members   Amanda Edwards Wyn Evans Elizabeth Evans Joint Council for Wales 1 Member, namely - Leader of the Council   Bryan Davies   Mid Wales Fire Authority 2 Members Hag Harris Gwyn Wigley Evans North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Authority 1 Member, namely: -        Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Environmental Services   Keith Henson   Parc Natur Penglais 2 Local Members   Mark Strong Alun Williams   Penllyn a’r Sarnau Special Area of Conservation 1 Member (representing the Council on conservation and marine issues) Keith Henson WLGA   2 Members, namely: -        Leader of the Council Deputy Leader of the Council   Bryan Davies Alun Williams   WLGA Association Executive Board 1 Member, namely Leader of the Council Bryan Davies   WLGA Rural Forum 1 Member, namely Leader of the Council   Bryan Davies
15.	To receive a report from the Corporate Lead Officer for Democratic Services on the Schedule of Member Remuneration for 2022/23 PDF 1 MB View the declarations of interest for item 15. Minutes: Councillor Bryan Davies, Leader of the Council presented the report to Council.   The Council RESOLVED to note the following:   1.     The payment of Basic and Senior Salaries as prescribed by the Independent Remuneration Panel, as set out in Schedule 1 2.     Civic Salaries payable to the Chair and Deputy Chair of the Council, from 27th May 2022, to be£25,593 and £20,540 respectively 3.     To note the Entitlement to Family Absence 4.     To note the Contribution towards Cost of Care and Personal Assistance 5.     Schedule of other payments as set out in Schedule 1   Following a vote, the Council RESOLVED to approve the following:   1.     Continuation of the current practice of not making payments for travelling expenses whilst undertaking constituency duties 3.     To continue with the opt-in monthly allowance scheme of a maximum of £10 to cover telephone, broadband and postage costs 4.     To reflect the opt-in of this allowance in the Statement of Payments made to Members annually 5.     Co-opted Members to be paid fees subject to a maximum equivalent to 10 full days for each committee to which an individual has been co-opted 6.     To continue to publish the total amount reimbursed by the authority during the year but not attributed to any named Member in respect of the reimbursement of care 7.     The 2022/2023 Schedule of Member Remuneration, subject to incorporating any amendments determined by the Council at this meeting and 8.     To authorise the Corporate Lead Officer: Democratic Services to incorporate any such amendments prior to publication after the Annual Meeting to be held 27th May 2022.   Members agreed to defer a decision on paragraph 15.1 of the covering report relating to the requirement for prior approval for travelling out of County for meetings, conferences and training, for further consideration by the Democratic Services Committee.