Our Committee Structure is aligned to our Strategic Plan priorities and is designed so that decision-making is accountable, efficient and effective.
The Committees are:
COUNCIL
Meets the second Monday of every month. All 20 members.
COUNCIL (PLANNING)
Meets every three weeks on a Wednesday. All 20 members.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Meets every other month on a Wednesday. 9 members.
PROPERTY AND AMENITIES
Meets every other month on a Wednesday. 9 members.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Meets every other month on a Wednesday. 9 members.
STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKING GROUP
Meets up to 6 times per year. 8 members.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING STEERING GROUP
Meets up to 12 times per year. 5-6 members plus around 4 external representatives.
COMMUNITY AWARDS PANEL
Meet as required. 4-5 members.
STAFFING PANEL
Meets as required. 5 members.
APPEALS PANEL
Meets as required. 5 members, who cannot be on staffing panel.
METHUEN HALL TRUST (Charity Reg. No. 222278)
Meets immediately after every Council Meeting. All 20 members.
ACCOUNTS SUB COMMITTEE
Meets before each Council Meeting. 4 members plus 2 reserves.