Agenda and minutes

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 25 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded

None.

To identify items where resolutions may be moved to exclude the public

None.

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration

(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes)

None.

To declare any personal/prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81(3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 13 of the Members Code of Conduct

None.

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meetings held on 31^st October and 22^nd December 2006.

RESOLVED- That the minutes of the meetings held on 31^st October and 22^nd December 2006 be approved as a correct record.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer providing an update on the development of ICT support to Members.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report updating on the development of ICT support to Members, and informing of the evaluation of a pilot exercise in connection with Personal Digital Assistants.

There was a discussion regarding the provision of Personal Digital Assistants and personal computer equipment to Members.

RESOLVED- That a further report be brought to a future meeting of the Member Management Committee.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer in relation to Member appointments to Outside Bodies.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report on Member Appointments to Outside Bodies. The report provided an update on the current position in relation to member appointments and provided an update in relation to:

• The Leeds Faith Forum
• Leeds Inter Agency Project (Women and Violence)
• Ireland Wood Children’s Centre Management Committee
• David Young Academy
• Trinity and All Saints College
• Appointments made since October 2006 by the Director of Legal and Democratic Services

RESOLVED-

(a)  That Cllr Sharon Hamilton be appointed to the Leeds Faith Forum

(b)  That Cllr Sharon Hamilton be appointed to the Leeds Inter Agency Project (Women and Violence)

(c)  That the Ireland Wood Children’s Centre Management Committee be allocated in the Community and Local Engagement category, and that appointment to this body be referred to the appropriate Area Committee.

(d)  That the ongoing work of the David Young Academy be noted.

(e)  That the proposals for the City Council representation on the new Thomas Danby College be noted.

(f)  To note the following appointments confirmed by the Director of Legal and Democratic Services since the last meeting of this Committee.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer providing an update on the work of the Member Development Working Group and making proposals for future areas of work.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report providing an update on:

• Roll-out of the compulsory programme of learning and development for members of Regulatory Panels
• Preparation for attaining the Charter for Member Development
• Provision of a programme of training for Lead Members

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer providing Members with an update on all training and conference attendance by Members.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report updating Members on all training and conference attendance by Members over the last quarter.

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.

To consider the report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer in relation to member appointments to a working group to be established to examine the feasibility of setting up a Trust for the Muslim part of the Harehills cemetery and further feasibility studies for other sites.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report setting out proposals for the establishment of a Trust for the Muslim part of the Harehills cemetery and further feasibility studies for other sites.

RESOLVED-

(a)  That member appointments to the working group on Muslim Cemetery Provision be Cllr J Procter (Chair), Cllr R Finnigan and one Whips’ nominee from each of the Labour, Liberal Democrat, and Green Party Groups.

(b)  That the Director of Learning and Leisure be requested to progress the work of the group in the terms of the report.