Dispensations
Section 85(1) Local Government Act 1972 requires a member of a Local Authority to attend at least one meeting of the Authority within a six month consecutive period, in order to avoid being disqualified as a Councillor.
Whilst no notification has been received by the Monitoring Officer seeking approval for an extension to the usual six month attendance rule, if at the date of the meeting there are any Councillors that, by virtue of not be able to attend, would fall foul of that rule, then Council is recommended to grant a dispensation pursuant to S85(1) Local Government Act 1972 for such a Councillor.
Decision:
For information, no decision taken as no dispensations requested
Minutes:
The Chairman advised Council that no Member had requested a dispensation and therefore this item was not required.