Issue - meetings

To refer recommendations of the Ethical Governance & Personnel Committee to Council.

Consideration was given to the recommendations of the Ethical Governance and Personnel Committee following a determination that Councillor Boothby had breached the Council’s code of conduct.

Councillor R Allen, seconded by Councillor O’Shea, proposed an amendment that sanctions be suspended for 30 days to allow Councillor Boothby further opportunity to apologise. It was ruled that the amendment was not valid as it changed the sentiment of the motion and was therefore not an amendment, notwithstanding the fact that the Ethical Governance and Personnel Committee had considered all options and taken advice on their recommendations. It was further noted that Councillor Boothby had stated that he would not apologise.

In response to a member’s question, it was explained that should Council wish to re-appoint Councillor Boothby to the Planning Committee, they could not do so within six months without following the procedures in the Council’s constitution for rescinding decisions.

It was moved by Councillor Bray, seconded by Councillor Lynch and

RESOLVED –

(i)            Councillor CW Boothby be removed from his position on Planning Committee for a period of twelve months;

(ii)          Councillor Boothby be censured.

Having declared an interest in the following item, Councillor Sutton left the meeting at this juncture.