Decision details

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECKS FOR MEMBERS

Decision Maker: Leader Decisions

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

1.         That it is recommended to Council that the Constitution be amended to make it clear that the following positions will be appointed by the Council subject to a valid enhanced criminal records check:

o   Leader of the Council

o   Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council

o   Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Adult Social Care, Children and Families and Education Select Committees

 

2.         That appointments of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Members will be made subject to the Member having a valid enhanced criminal records check.

3.         That all Members be encouraged to undertake an enhanced criminal records check as part of their role as a Corporate Parent.

 

Report author: Rachel Crossley

Publication date: 09/01/2013

Date of decision: 09/01/2013

Decided at meeting: 09/01/2013 - Leader Decisions

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