That Council notes the report and recommendations of the Independent Remuneration Panel set out at Appendix 1 of the report and
1. approves the recommendations as set out in Section 1.7 of the report;
2. requires all Groups to submit details of which councillors receive spokespersons allowances, for what role and what sum and that this information is published by the Council annually;
3. authorises the Strategic Director for Resources to make such amendments to the current Scheme as are required as a result of the decision of Council.