Issue - meetings

To review the appointment of a Town Crier and consider any actions and associated expenditure.

 

 

Meeting: 29/05/2025 - Personnel Committee (Item 19)

19 To receive a report on the role of the Town Crier and consider any actions and associated expenditure. pdf icon PDF 157 KB

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Minutes:

It was proposed by Councillor Brady, seconded by Councillor Stoyel and resolved to RECOMMEND to Full Council:

 

1.  Approval of the attached job description for the position of Saltash Town Crier subject to HR Support Consultancy final check to ensure it complies with Employment Law;

 

2.  To delegate to the Development and Engagement Manager working with the Mayor’s Secretary to advertise for auditions for the role of Town Crier;

 

3.  To delegate to the Development and Engagement Manager and Mayor’s Secretary working with the Mayor of Saltash Town Council and a Town Crier from a neighbouring town to form the audition panel;

 

4.  The associated cost of £25 per event be payable to the Town Crier through payroll allocated to budget code 6659 Town Sergeant and Mace Bearer Fees;

 

5.  To delegate to the Mayor’s Secretary to procure Town Council branded livery after the post holder has been in post for 12 months allocated to budget code 6272 Robe and Civic Regalia;

 

6.  To purchase annual membership to the Ancient and Honourable Guild of Town Criers for Saltash Town Crier allocated to budget code 6272 Robe and Civic Regalia.