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The Chair reported that an extra Authority meeting was being held on Friday 4 December prior to the Programmes and Resources Committee meeting being held that day.  The Authority meeting would consider the Part B, exempt report on the management restructure.

The Chair then paid tribute to Prof John Tarn OBE, a former Member of the Authority when it was known as the Peak Park Joint Planning Board (PPJPB), who had died on 8 November aged 85.  Prof Tarn was a towering figure in the areas of architecture and teaching but also crossed many other boundaries.  He was a long time resident of the Peak District and during his long service as a Member of the PPJPB was Chair of the Planning Committee for 20 years.  Following this he became Vice President of Friends of the Peak District.  Prof Tarn was a Pro Vice Chancellor at Liverpool University and was involved with many professional and distinguished bodies including being Chair of a prominent social housing association in Liverpool.  His involvement with the Historic Churches Committee led to him receiving a papal award from Pope Francis.  Prof Tarn was a commanding presence, respected academic and author, he was knowledgeable, respected and liked.