Becoming a Co-opted Member

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

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 - entitled to recommend to the Council the appointment of co-opted Members on to its Committee.
  • Audit Committee - has the ability to appoint co-opted Members on to its Committee.
  • 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.