Decision details

(1)   The Chair advised that this year marked the 50^th Anniversary of North Hertfordshire District Council.

(2)   The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.

(3)   The Chair reminded Members that the Council had declared both a Climate Emergency and an Ecological Emergency. These are serious decisions, and mean that, as this was an emergency, all of us, Officers and Members had that in mind as we carried out our various roles and tasks for the benefit of our District.

(4)   The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.

(5)   The Chair advised that the normal procedure rules in respect of debate and times to speak will apply.

(6)   The Chair advised that 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution did not apply to this meeting. A comfort break would be held at an appropriate time, should proceedings continue at length.

(7)   The Chair thanks attendees to his Civic Event and confirmed that £2,365 had been raised for his chosen charities. .

(8)   The Chair advised that there had been some changes to Polling Station locations at the upcoming election, with posters available for Members to display at suitable locations around their wards.

(9)   The Chair advised on the process for those Members not standing or unsuccessful with their re-election to return their IT equipment.  

(10)         The Chair thanked those Members not standing at the forthcoming election for their service to the Council.

(11)         The Chair reminded Members to submit the required elections expenses forms by 6 June 2024.