Received a report setting out the recommendations of the Independent Review Panel into Members Allowances. The report also reminded Members of the need to produce a mandatory annual report concerning their activities, responsibilities and time input to carry out their duties as Councillors.
Agreed, to recommend the Assembly to agree the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2004 / 2005, as set out in Appendix A to the report, with effect from 20 May 2004, in accordance with the recommendations of the Independent Review Panel.