Issue - meetings

(a)       Member Development Charter Plus

(1)       The Chairman informed Members that Kent County Council had been awarded the Member Development Charter Plus for the next 3 years; a formal presentation would take place at a future meeting of the County Council. 

(b)       Silver Employer Recognition Award

(2)       The Chairman informed Members that Kent County Council had achieved the Silver Employer Recognition Award from the Ministry for Defence in relation to its support for the armed forces.

(3)       Mr Long, KCC’s Armed Forces Champion, read the citation and presented the certificate to the Chairman.

(c)       Mr Matt Dunkley, CBE

(4)       The Chairman introduced Matt Dunkley, CBE, Corporate Director, Children, Young People and Education, who joined KCC on 27 November 2017. 

(5)       Mr Dunkley was invited to introduce himself and briefly set out his role.

(6)       Mr Carter paid tribute to Patrick Leeson, former Corporate Director - Education & Young People Services, for his service and contribution to the County Council and young people in Kent. Mr Carter welcomed Mr Leeson’s appointment as the Chairman of the Education Trading Service model. 

 (d)    Honorary Alderman

(7)     The Chairman reminded Members that the additional meeting for the Honorary Aldermen would take place at 12.30pm or on the rising of the County Council whichever was the earlier.