Governance Committee

MINUTES of a meeting of the Governance Committee held in the Council Chamber, at County Hall, Lewes on 27 August 2025.

PRESENT:  Councillors Keith Glazier, OBE (Chair), Nick Bennett, Bob Bowdler, Chris Collier, Johnny Denis and David Tutt.

ALSO PRESENT

Councillors Colin Belsey, and Penny di Cara.

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17. Minutes of the meeting held on 15 July 2025

17.1     RESOLVED – that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Committee held on 15 July 2025 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

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18. Reports

18.1     Copies of the reports referred to below are included in the minute book.

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19. LMG Managers Pay 2025/26

19.1     The Committee considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer regarding the pay award for Local Managerial Grade (LMG) Managers for 2025/26.

19.2     The Committee RESOLVED to agree the pay offer for LMG Managers for the financial year 2025/26 to mirror the national (NJC) award, as set out in paragraphs 2.5 and 2.6 of the report.

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