North Northamptonshire Council invites applications for the role of Independent Remuneration Panel Member
15 July 2025
North Northamptonshire Council operates a scheme of members’ allowances for its councillors based upon recommendations of an Independent Remuneration Panel. All councillors receive a basic allowance, and certain councillors and other co-opted members also receive special responsibility allowances as office holders. The scheme is regulated by the Local Government Act 2000, and the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) Regulations 2003.
The council is looking to appoint up to five members of the Independent Remuneration Panel to review the Members Allowances Scheme from time to time and recommend its findings to the council.
It is important that those selected have the profile and experience that the community would respect in bringing an independent and informed perspective to the allowances process.
The Independent Remuneration Panel Member will:
- be able to demonstrate independence from the council
- have an analytical mind
- have good interpersonal skills
- have an ability to give clear and reasoned advice, and
- have an awareness of the political environment in which local government operates
Who is eligible?
A person may only be considered for membership of the Independent Remuneration Panel if he or she:
- is not a member or co-opted member of North Northamptonshire Council or any of its committees
- would not be so disqualified from being a councillor of a local authority
- is not a relative or close friend of a member or employee of the council
The post is not salaried, but each Independent Remuneration Panel Member will receive an allowance of £500 per review undertaken, plus expenses.
The closing date for applications is Monday 28th July 2025.
For further information and a recruitment pack, please email: [email protected] or telephone 07515 191794.