Applications are invited from members of the public for a vacancy on the Joint Independent Remuneration Panel (JIRP), which considers Members’ (Councillors’) allowances for: Sevenoaks District Council Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Each Council is required to have an independent panel to consider and advise on the level and type of allowances to be paid to its Members. The Panel considers and makes recommendations about the level of allowances that should be paid. Arrangements are in place for the three Councils to share a Panel. Once appointed, the Panel will consist of three members of the public appointed for eight years. At present, one position on the Panel is vacant. An allowance is paid to Panel members of £15.74 per hour. Meetings of the Panel can be held in the evenings or during office hours to suit the convenience of those appointed. The Panel need to meet as often as necessary to formulate a report on Members’ allowances. Previous committee experience would be an advantage. You will not be eligible to apply if you are: A Member for any of the above Councils. A co-opted Member of a Committee or Sub-Committee for any of the above Councils. Disqualified from being or becoming a Member of an authority. For further information and details of how to apply for this role, please contact: Joy Ukadike, Head of Legal and Democratic Services - Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Email: [email protected] Closing date for applications: 23:55 on Sunday 8 September 2024 Interviews will be held online via Microsoft Teams on: Thursday 12 September 2024

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