Decision details

The report explained that the Council makes appointments to a large number of other organisations, some statutory, others voluntary. There were vacancies to two organisations which the Council was required to appoint to.

In the case of the Romford Combined Charity, the Council appoints four  nominative trustees for four year terms of office expiring in sequence over each four year period. It was reported that Councillor Melvin Wallace’s four term of office had expired on 4 November 2019. Councillor Wallace had expressed a desire to be re-appointed to a further 4 year term of office.

Following a vote (7 votes to nil with 5 abstentions), Councillor Wallace was re-appointed to the Romford Combined Charity as a nominative trustee. Councillors Michael White, Robert Benham, Joshua Chapman, Viddy Persaud, Roger Ramsey, Damian White and Darren Wise voted for the resolution).

In respect of the Lucas Children’s Play Charity, the Council appoints two nominative Trustees. The terms of office for Councillors Robert Benham and Gillian Ford were due to expire on 30 November 2019.  It should be noted that Councillor Benham’s appointment is by office, as Cabinet Member for Education, Children and Families. Both Members had expressed their desire to re-appointed.

Councillor Benham was re-appointed by 7 votes to 5. Councillors Michael White, Robert Benham, Joshua Chapman, Viddy Persaud, Roger Ramsey, Damian White and Darren Wise voted for the resolution.

Councillor Benham then moved an amendment, seconded by Councillor Damian White that Councillor Dervish be the Council’s second appointee in place of Councillor Ford. Following a vote, Councillor Dervish was appointed by 7 votes to 5. Councillors Michael White, Robert Benham, Joshua Chapman, Viddy Persaud, Roger Ramsey, Damian White and Darren Wise voted for the resolution