To note, subject to the approval by Council on 30^th January 2019, the appointment of Ms. J. Platt as an Independent Member of this Committee.

The Chair reported that, following a selection procedure involving himself, Councillor Patel and Councillor Mitchell, the appointment had been recommended of Ms. J. Platt (who was in attendance at this meeting as an observer) as an Independent Member of this Committee. As the meeting of Council on 30^th January had been cancelled, owing to adverse weather conditions, this appointment had not yet been formally ratified; but it was expected that the process would be completed at Council’s next meeting. In the meantime, Members extended a welcome to Ms. Platt.

RESOLVED – That the position in respect of the Independent Member appointment be noted.