Received a report setting out the recommendations of the Independent Review Panel into Members Allowances. The report proposed a number of changes following the annual survey of all Members as well as a report concerning their activities, responsibilities and time input in order to carry out their duties as Councillors.
Agreed, to recommend the Assembly to agree the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2003/04, as set out in Appendix A to the report, with effect from 15 May 2003, in accordance with the recommendations of the Independent Review Panel.