The
Independent Panel (the Panel) is a Non-Executive Committee of
Council, and is accountable to Council.
It is not politically balanced as it is comprised of independent
members. It is appointed under section 28(7) of the Localism Act
2011.
The
purpose of the Independent Panel is to:
(a)consider proposals for dismissal of the Chief Executive,
Section 151 Officer or Monitoring Officer
(b)offer
advice, views or recommendations to Council on the proposal to
dismiss.
(1)
Membership
The Independent Panel comprises two independent
persons.
Invitations for membership of the Panel will be
issued in accordance with the following priority order:
a. an independent
person who has been appointed by the Council and is a local
government elector within Bolsover District
b. any other
Independent Person appointed by the Council
c. an
independent person who has been appointed by another
council.