Decision details

The Chairman introduced the report, which set out a proposed change to the procedure of nominating school governors.  The intention of the proposed changes was to improve the selection and appointment process of appropriately skilled Governors.  In response to a question by a Member, it was agreed that the panel meeting should take place early in the term to ensure that vacancies were filled quickly. 

Councillor Thompstone MOVED the following motion which was SECONDED by Councillor Val Duschinsky:

That a review of the process of nominations is undertaken in twelve months’ time, with twelve months’ data.

The Chairman moved to the vote.  Votes were recorded as follows:

The motion was CARRIED and became the substantive motion.

The Chairman moved to the vote on the recommendations as set out in the report, and on the substantive motion.

It was unanimously resolved that:

1.     That the Committee approves the proposal set out in paragraph 1.3 to change the Local Authority (LA) Governor appointment process.

2.     That the Committee agrees to delegate authority to nominate LA Governors to the Strategic Director for Children and Young People, following recommendation made by a panel.

3.     That a review of the process of nominations is undertaken in twelve months’ time, with twelve months’ data.