Members gave consideration to the report of the Director of Law and Governance that informed of the procedures and background to the appointment of a Member Champion in relation to matters concerning Domestic Abuse.

At Annual Council on 28 September 2020, Elected Members had approved the new constitution and endorsed the appointment of Member Champions in order that it could benefit from the experience, knowledge and interests of Committee Members in particular thematic areas.

It had been agreed that Council and Committees may approach individual Members to take on a specific role to highlight and enhance an area of that Committee or the Council’s terms of reference:

(i)  The Council or Committee holding the corresponding functions within its terms of reference may appoint a Member Champion from one of their number. This may be the Chair or any other member of the Committee.

(ii)  Where the subject of a Member Champion covers functions across the terms of reference of more than one Committee, the Committees may jointly appoint the Member Champion from either of their Committees’ number.

The report further set out the role of a Member Champion who would become a focus for the Council and Committee, partners, stakeholders and communities.

It was moved by Councillor Tom Usher, and seconded by Councillor Samantha Frost, that Councillor Yvonne Nolan be appointed as Member Champion in relation to matters concerning domestic abuse.

No other nominations were received. It was therefore:

RESOLVED – That Councillor Yvonne Nolan be appointedMember Champion in relation to matters concerning Domestic Abuse.