Becoming a Co-opted Member

Councils can appoint members of the public to serve on specific bodies as co-opted members.

Find out more about how to get involved below.

What are the benefits?

If you become a co-opted Member on specific Council committees, it means we are able to benefit from your local input and specialist expertise
You will have the opportunity to take part in meetings and to vote on decisions.

What are the current opportunities?

Currently, at West Devon Borough Council, co-opted Members can be appointed, in certain instances, on to the:

Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Audit Committee
Standards Committee.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is entitled to recommend to the Council the appointment of co-opted Members on to its Committee.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee has the ability to appoint co-opted Members on to its Committee.

STANDARDS COMMITTEE

The Standards Committee has the ability to co-opt up to two town/parish Councillors on to its Committee to determine decisions which relate to town or parish Councillors.