Decision details

Admission Appeal and Exclusion Review Panel Members

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report presents recommendations from the Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) to consider approval for the reimbursement of independent appeals panel members for the time and expense involved in undertaking this function.

Decision:

The Cabinet has considered a report from the Independent Remuneration Panel recommending the introduction of a payment for members of the independent appeals panel to reflect the time and expense involved in undertaking this function, and has recommended that the Council Meeting:-

 

(1) Approves the introduction of a £32.50 per day payment to members of the Independent Appeals Panel.

 

(2) Approves the introduction of the allowance being backdated to May 2021.

 

(3) Notes that a recruitment exercise will be undertaken following the introduction of the allowance.

 

(4) Requests that the Independent Remuneration Panel undertake a review of the rate of the allowance at a point 12 months after its introduction to assess its effectiveness in recruiting and retaining panel members.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Decision Reference: CAB430

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The Council has to have regard to the recommendations of its Independent Remuneration Panel before taking a decision on the payment of allowances for appeals panel members. The Panel met in April 2022 to consider this proposal and make its recommendations.

Contact: Vicki Bates, Corporate and Support Services Email: vicki.bates@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3219.

Report author: Vicki Bates

Publication date: 07/12/2022

Date of decision: 06/12/2022

Decided at meeting: 06/12/2022 - Cabinet

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