Contact: Kelvin Ridout - Ext 7356

1. Summary

1.1. The following decision is sought.

That Councillors R. Baulk, K. Chapman and A.P. Collett be appointed as the County Council's representatives on the Joint Authorities Gypsy and Traveller Panel until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2005.

2. Reason(s)

2.1. This is in response to the Executive Member for Policy and Resources
decision day meeting on 19 February 2004 at which the Leader undertook to
nominate additional County Council representation on the Joint Authorities
Gypsy and Traveller Panel. It supports Aim 5 of the Corporate Strategy
(Improving Services).

2.2. The Gypsy and Traveller Panel is operated under the auspices of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Local Authorities Association (HIOWLA) and consists of all
the local authorities in Hampshire (County, Unitary and District). Parish Councils
are represented as are Hampshire Police at a senior officer level. Councillor P.A.
Heath is the current County Council's representative. It is now felt appropriate to increase the County Council's representation on the Panel to three (2 Conservatives: 1 Liberal Democrat) and Councillors Baulk, Collett and Chapman are nominated to this role.

3. Other Options considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a Member or Officer consulted

Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

Not applicable.

6. Reason for the matter being dealt with if urgent

Not applicable.

Approved by ................................ Date .....................................

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE

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