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.