Decision details

Cabinet considered the Independent Remuneration Panel’s report on the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2017/18.

The report explained that it is a matter for the Council to decide the level of members’ allowances under the Spelthorne Members’ Allowances Scheme and the function of the Independent Remuneration Panel is to provide the Council with advice on the type of its allowances and the amounts to be paid.

Resolved that Cabinet recommends the amended Members’ Allowances Scheme 2017-2018 to Council for approval.

Reason for the decision:

The Council is required to make a scheme of allowances and the Independent Remuneration Panel is appointed by the Council to advise on the type of its allowances and the amounts to be paid.