Issue - decisions
CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
29/09/2023 - 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 a referral from the Cabinet meeting on 19 September regarding the Financial System Budget, which was circulated as supplementary document, would be considered alongside Agenda Item 8.
(7) The Chair advised that a Polling District Review would commence on Monday 2 October, with a Members Briefing scheduled for Monday 16 October. Full Council would then be designating the polling places at the meeting on 23 November 2023.
(8) The Chair reminded the Committee about the upcoming Chair’s Civic Event and Awards 2024, being held on Friday 1 March 2024.
(9) The Chair held a minute’s silence in memory of former Councillor Geoff Woods and Members paid tribute.
(10) The Chair congratulated Councillor Tom Plater on the birth of his daughter.