Issue - decisions
CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
17/07/2023 - CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
(1) The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be audio recorded.
(2) Members were reminded that this Council had declared a Climate Emergency. This was a serious decision and meant 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.
(3) 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.
(4) The Chair advised that the normal procedure rules in respect of debate and times to speak will apply.
(5) 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.
(6) The Chair advised that the referrals at Agenda Item 8 should be numbered 8A, 8B, etc.
(7) The Chair noted that the thoughts of the Council were with those affected by the recent fire in Baldock and advised support would be available via the Herts County Council website.