The Localism Act 2011 confirmed the council’s continuing duty to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by members and co-opted members of the authority.
We are looking for “Independent Persons” to work with the council to help to ensure high standards of conduct in the council and amongst elected Councillors within Havant Borough and East Hampshire District.
If you think you have the qualities to take on this challenging role, we would like to hear from you.
You must be aged 18 or over, live or work in and around either East Hampshire or Havant, and understand the area and some of the issues facing it.
You should be impartial, have a good standing in the community, and support the Council’s goals of being accountable, open, principled, and committed to equality opportunities.
We are unable to consider anyone who is, or has been within the last five years, a member, co-opted member or officer of either Havant Borough Council or East Hampshire District Council, or any of the Local Parish Councils within the District; or is a relative or close friend of a member, co-opted member or officer of either Havant Borough Council or East Hampshire District Council, or any of the Local Parish Councils within the District.
Independent Persons are entitled to an annual stipend to cover any out-of-pocket expenses in carrying out the duties of the role.
To find out more, please call Mark Watkins, Legal Services Manager & Deputy Monitoring Officer on 02392 446 218 or email: mark.watkins@havant.gov.uk.
Please contact Kim Amey by email kim.amey@easthants.gov.uk for the recruitment pack. Alternatively you can download it using the link below.
Please complete the form and return it by email or post.
Please post to: East Hampshire District Council, For the Attention Of: Kim Amey, Share Practice Manager, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire GU31 4EX .
The closing date for applications is 5pm Tuesday 3 August 2021.
An informal discussion, to ascertain suitability, will be held on Friday 6 August 2021.