Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 11

10 June 2004

Approval to Members Attending the Local Government Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition in Bournemouth - 6-9 July 2004

Report of the Chief Executive

1. Summary

1.1. At the Annual Meeting of the County Council in 2001, it was agreed to appoint four members to the Local Government Association General Assembly, namely Councillors T K Thornber, CBE, D G Allen, Felicity Hindson, MBE and K B Estlin, with Councillor M J Woodhall being the nominated deputy.

1.2. Councillors Estlin and Allen are unable to attend the Local Government Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition in Bournemouth between 6 and 9 July 2004 and it is recommended that Councillor J K Glen replace Councillor Estlin on this Conference. Councillor Woodhall, as the nominated deputy will replace Councillor Allen.

1.3. This decision would support Aim 6 of the Corporate Strategy by developing Councillors.

1.4. The following decision is sought:

1.5. That the attendance of Councillor Glen in place of Councillor Estlin at the Local Government Association's Annual Conference and Exhibition in Bournemouth between 6 and 9 July 2004 be approved and that the attendance of Councillor Woodhall in place of Councillor Allen be noted.

2. Reason(s):

In order that the County Council may be fully represented at the Conference.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

Not to appoint a deputy for Councillor Estlin.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or Executive Member consulted:

Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent:

Not applicable.

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

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE