Rother District Council

Report to - Council Date - 16 September 2019 Report of the - Executive Director Subject - Appointments to outside bodies: East Energy, Infrastructure & Development Ltd and Bexhill Renaissance Ltd (SeaSpace)

Recommendation: It be RESOLVED: That Councillor K.P Dixon be appointed to Energy, Infrastructure & Development Ltd Hastings and Bexhill Renaissance Ltd (SeaSpace) in place of Councillor Vine-Hall for the remainder of this civic year, expiring in May 2020 and that attendance thereat be designated an approved duty.

Introduction

1. Following the appointments made to outside bodies at the Annual Council meeting held on 22 May 2019 (Minute C19/17 refers) the appointments made to East Sussex Energy, Infrastructure & Development Ltd and Hastings and Bexhill Renaissance Ltd (SeaSpace) require change.

2. At the Annual Council meeting Council approved the appointment of Councillor J. Vine-Hall as this Council’s representative on the East Sussex Energy, Infrastructure & Development Ltd and Hastings and Bexhill Renaissance Ltd (SeaSpace).

3. Due to other commitments Councillor Vine-Hall is now unable to take up these appointments and commit the necessary time to fulfil the obligations that these appointments entail. In consultation with the Leader of the Council it is therefore proposed that Councillor K.P. Dixon be appointed to both these outside bodies in place of Councillor Vine-Hall.

Conclusion

4. Council is therefore invited to agree the Council’s appointed representative on the East Sussex Energy, Infrastructure & Development Ltd Hastings and Bexhill Renaissance Ltd (SeaSpace) for the remainder of the current civic year until 2020 be Councillor K.P. Dixon.

Malcolm Johnston Executive Director

Risk Assessment Statement There are no risks arising from this report.

c190916 – Appointments to Outside Bodies