The Assistant Solicitor welcomed all those in attendance and sought nominations for the Chair of the Appeals Panel 3 for the 2021/22 municipal year. At the request of a Member the Assistant Solicitor confirmed that the appointment of Chair was for the whole municipal year.
Councillor Betton nominated himself.
Councillor Mrs Mallinson nominated herself.
Neither nomination was seconded. Councillor Mrs Mallinson nominated Councillor Dr Tickner.
The nomination was not seconded.
The Assistant Solicitor asked for nominations for a Chair for this meeting only.
Councillor Betton nominated himself. Councillor Mrs Mallinson nominated herself.
Neither nomination was seconded.
The Democratic Services Officer set out the process should a Chair not be appointed and asked the Panel if they would agree to the Assistant Solicitor chairing the meeting.
Councillor Mrs Mallinson agreed, Councillor Betton did not.
The Democratic Services Officer explained that the meeting could not proceed without a Chair. Pursuant to Procedure Rule 7.3 the election of Chair of the Appeals Panel for the Municipal Year 2021/22 should be referred to Council for determination.
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Conservative: Mrs Mallinson, Meller (sub)
Labour: Dr Tickner, Miss Sherriff (sub)
Independent: Betton
Enquiries, requests for reports, background papers etc to: committeeservices@carlisle.gov.uk
Also Present: Complainant x2 Officers: Assistant Solicitor