Co-opted Member of the Standards Committee
Parish and Town Councillors within Somerset are being invited to apply for a role on the Somerset Council Standards Committee. The main responsibilities relate to the policies and procedures in relation to the elected members’ standards of conduct.
Role description and personal specification
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The Committee comprises 10 Members as follows:
- 5 Members of Somerset Council; and
- up to 5 co-opted community representatives appointed by Somerset Council as non-voting members of which at least 3 should be members of city, town or parish councils in Somerset.
To be eligible to join the Committee as a volunteer you must:
- Be a resident of the area served by Somerset Council
- Not be an elected member of Somerset Council
- Be interested in public services
- Have no personal or business relationships with any elected members of the Council
- Be either a city, town or parish councillor in Somerset
Although there is no salary for this voluntary role, panel members receive a travel allowance for attending meetings and a small annual payment in recognition of the commitment required to the role, currently £1,000 per annum.
To apply for the position, you will need to email a copy of your CV and a short supporting personal statement (not more than a side of A4) stating why you think you are qualified for the role to Scott Wooldridge at Scott.Wooldridge@somerset.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 1 May 2024. Informal interviews will be held during week commencing 6 May 2024.
Somerset Council is committed to promoting equal opportunity and access for all people.
For further details, please contact Claire Dicken at Claire.Dicken@somerset.gov.uk or Scott Wooldridge at Scott.Wooldridge@somerset.gov.uk
About
There are 279 parishes in the Somerset Council area. Parish and town councils raise their money by adding an extra cost known as a “precept” to council tax bills in each parish. Your parish share will be clearly shown on your council tax bill.
Vacancies on parish and town councils can happen at any time, for example because a councillor has resigned or has died. If an election is not requested, then the remaining councillors can fill the vacancy through co-option. This means the parish or town council can choose someone to fill the vacancy.
Asset and Service Devolution useful links
Asset and Service Devolution for all enquiries email: devolution@somerset.gov.uk
Council meetings, reports and papers
- Agenda for Scrutiny Committee – Corporate and Resources on Tuesday 5 December 2023 at 2pm
Item 8: The Asset and Service Devolution Framework - Agenda for Executive Meeting – Wednesday 6 December 2023 10am
ITEM 11: Pages 222 to 224, and points 81 and 82 on p229 and 230
Devolution – Parish updates
Mike O’Dowd Jones, Service Director, Infrastructure and Transport
Alyn Jones, Executive Director, Strategy, Workforce and Localities
Alyn Jones, Executive Director, Strategy, Workforce and Localities and Sara Skirton, Service Director, Partnerships and Localities
Cllr Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council
Cllr Bill Revans, Leader of Somerset Council
Presentations
Somerset Council land and property asset links
- Somerset County Council: Land and Property Transparency List
- Mendip District Council: Land and Property Transparency List
- South Somerset District Council: South Somerset Land and Property Transparency List
- Somerset West and Taunton Council: Land Transparency List and Property Transparency List
- Sedgemoor District Council: Sedgemoor Building Asset Transparency List – 8 February 2016
- HM Land Registry website: Search for land and property information
Somerset Council Highways information and schedules
- Highways safety inspections
- Drains and gullies clearance
- Grass cutting timetable
- Verge maintenance map
Local Community Networks (LCNs)
A space where local councils can work together to explore and discuss asset and service devolution options. And to draw on the knowledge, information, and capacity within the voluntary sector, partner organisations and our communities.
Find your Local Community Network area