By Graham Smith A Cornwall Council cabinet reshuffle appears to be underway, as the current leader of the authority prepares to step down. Liberal Democrat Adam Paynter is due to…
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According to the constitution of Cornwall Council: “The Leader chooses up to nine Councillors to form a Cabinet” – the constitution says nothing about political party elections for cabinet places, particularly when there is a coalition!
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/media/15393348/governance-bitesize-guide-proof-2.pdf
We have group elections every year for cabinet places, the Leader doesn’t choose. What he does choose is which portfolios are given to individuals based on skills and experience.