Decision details
Decision Maker: Democracy Services Committee
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
DECISION:
To accept the report and support the
direction of the work programme.
Reasons:
The Diversity Sub-group was established in order to endeavour to
promote greater diversity from diverse backgrounds to stand in Local Government
elections.
The change
in legislation meant that young people aged 16 and 17 years old could vote in
Senedd Cymru elections from 2021 onwards, and in Local Government elections
from 2022 onwards.
The change
in legislation had brought opportunities with it.
It was
noted that the current period reflected the need to seek members from different
backgrounds so that they are able to respond in various methods to the
challenges arising within the community.
Publication date: 17/11/2020
Date of decision: 17/11/2020
Decided at meeting: 17/11/2020 - Democracy Services Committee
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