Minutes:
The Panel discussed the option that a Member of the Slough LINk could be appointed to the Panel as a non-voting co-opted member.
Teresa Clark, Senior Democratic Services Officer reminded the Panel that in 2009 the Panel had received a report which considered working arrangements between the Panel and LINk and the possible cooption of a LINk Member to the Panel. At that time it was agreed that although there would be joint planning and co-ordination of work programmes, it was not considered appropriate that a formal co-option take place.
The Panel considered that it in view of the requirement to engage with the Slough LINk, particularly in view of impending changes to the Health Service and Public Health reform that it would be appropriate for a member of the Slough LINk to be co-opted to the Panel.
Resolved – That the Health Scrutiny Panel recommend to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee that a member of the Slough LINk be appointed to the Panel as a non-voting co-optee.