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Committees and Review of Political Balance

Committees and Review of Political Balance

The Council is required by the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 to review the political balance on its committees after an election.

Additional documents:

Decision:

Council RESOLVED:

a) To note the review of political balance of committees to reflect the formation of the groups following the Council election on 1 May 2025.

b) To appoint members to the committees of the Council as listed at Annex 1 with the following amendments.

Councillor Gareth Epps appointed to the Thames Valley Police & Crime Panel.

On the People Overview & Scrutiny Committee:

Councillor Lee Evans will replace Councillor Kieron Mallon

On the Performance & Corporate Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee:

Councillor Kieron Mallon will replace Councillor Lee Evans

Councillor Emma Garnett appointed to the Oxfordshire County Council & Employers Joint Consultative Committee

Councillor Emma Markham appointed to the Oxfordshire County Council & Uniformed Members of the Fire Service Joint Consultative Committee.

Minutes:

Council considered a report required by the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 to review the political balance on its committees after an election.

The report, with amendments from political group leaders to the appointments, was proposed by the Chair and seconded by the Vice-Chair.

The recommendations were agreed.