Issue - meetings

To consider a request from Councillor Christine Costin for exemption from attendance at Council meetings

The Chief Executive reported that a request had been received from Councillor Christine Costin for exemption from attendance at Council meetings.  Councillor Costin had not been able to attend any Council or Committee meetings since 5^th July 2017, due to illness, hospital admission and two major operations and she had confirmed that, whilst recovering, she would not be able to attend any meetings in the near future.

Council approval of Councillor Costin’s continued absence was required under Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972 otherwise she would cease to be a Member.

            RESOLVED

            That the current absence from all Council and Committee meetings of Councillor Christine Costin, due to her ill-health, be authorised and approved for a further period of six months ending on 4^th July 2018, or until she resumes attendance if that is sooner, in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.

            REASON

            To comply with the provisions of Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972.