Welshpool Town CouncilFC230926/9.2 - Lead Councillors
This was a decision taken on 23/09/2026 by Full Council numbered WTCM901.
Status: Completed
Vote Type: Standard
Proposer: Cllr Morag Bailey
Seconder: Cllr Alison Davies
Decision:
The Town Clerk summarised the report which proposed the introduction of a Lead Councillor scheme for individual Council events and projects. The proposal was intended to provide a clear and consistent point of liaison between officers and the responsible committee, without the need to establish a separate working group or project board for every activity.
It was explained that the responsible committee would be able to appoint up to two Lead Councillors for a qualifying event or project, with the Town Clerk determining which activities would fall within the scheme. Lead Councillors would remain informed of progress, provide a route for Member input during development and report back to the relevant committee alongside officers.
The Town Clerk emphasised that the role would be one of liaison only and would carry no executive, supervisory or decision-making authority. Lead Councillors would not be able to instruct officers, commit expenditure, vary an approved event or project, or make decisions on behalf of the Council or committee. Existing officer management arrangements and Council delegations would remain unchanged.
It was explained that appointments would be formally made by the relevant committee, which would retain the ability to remove or replace a Lead Councillor where necessary. The proposal was intended to improve communication, continuity and Member involvement whilst maintaining a clear distinction between the representative role of councillors and the operational responsibilities of officers.
RESOLVED
To approve the introduction of a lead councillor scheme for Council events and projects on the basis set out in this report.
To authorise the committee responsible for a qualifying event or project to elect, remove or replace up to two lead councillors, subject to its terms of reference.
To confirm that the Town Clerk will determine whether an activity qualifies as an event or project for the purposes of the scheme.
To confirm that lead councillors will act solely as a liaison between officers and elected Members, will report to their appointing committee alongside officers, and will have no authority to issue instructions, incur expenditure or make decisions on behalf of the Council or committee.
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