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I am a committee member for a festival. We have a parish councillor on our committee who is saying he cannot continue his committe position as he is too busy but refuses to leave the committee as he is an attending parish councillor. Does he have the right to say this?
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Sounds an awkward situation!

Difficult to answer without knowing the detailed background. If the festival committee was set up by the council, then the problem would have to be referred back to the council. If it is an independent project, then it should be governed by its own constitution, which will determine whether you can take any action.

Either way, it might be worth approaching the chairman of the parish council to express concern that the council's representation on the festival committee is ineffective. Or, if it is easier, you could approach the council through the parish clerk.
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