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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION SESSION Members of the public are able to ask a question or make a statement during this item – please refer to the ‘Guide to the Procedure’ (copy available on request) which can also be found in Appendix 2 of Part 7 in the Council’s Constitution.
Prior written notice of the intention to speak must be given to the Monitoring Officer by no later than 5 p.m. two clear working days before the meeting.
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To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 22 September 2015 as a correct record (copy attached).
Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 22 September 2015 be confirmed and signed as a correct record, subject to including the numerical result of the ballot. |
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DECLARATION OF INTERESTS Members to declare any interests as appropriate in respect of items to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: None declared. |
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CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS PDF 25 KB In addition to any announcements made at the meeting, please see Paper R56 attached, detailing events attended by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Minutes: The Chairman referred to Paper R56 outlining recent events attended by the Chairman and Vice-Chairman. |
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TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF PETITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULE NO. 14 In accordance with Council Procedure Rules, the Chief Executive will report the receipt of a petition as detailed below. There can be no debate or comment upon these matters at the Council meeting.
Offer to home 10 refugee families
Petition signed by approximately 26 residents of Babergh requesting the Council to make preparations to make Syrian refugees welcome in Babergh and to make a direct offer to central Government to provide accommodation for 10 refugee families.
Suffolk County Council is leading on this matter, through the Suffolk Public Leaders Group. The petition organiser will be advised further in relation to this process.
Minutes: In accordance with Council Procedure Rule No 14, the Chief Executive reported the receipt of a petition as detailed below.
Offer to home 10 refugee families
Petition signed by approximately 26 residents of Babergh requesting the Council to make preparations to make Syrian refugees welcome in Babergh and to make a direct offer to central Government to provide accommodation for 10 refugee families. |
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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES PDF 119 KB Mid Year Report on Treasury Management 2015/16 (Joint Audit and Standards Committee – 19 October 2015)
At its meeting on 19 October, the Joint Audit and Standards Committee will consider the Mid Year Report on Treasury Management for 2015/16.
The deliberations of the Committee will be reported at the Council meeting together with any amendments requested by Members.
Note: It is a requirement of the Code of Practice on Treasury Management that full Council notes the Mid Year position.
Additional documents:
Minutes: RESOLVED
That it be noted that TreasuryManagementactivityforthefirstsix monthsof2015/16 (Paper JAC62 refers) was in accordance with the approved Treasury Management Strategy and that both Councils have compliedwithallPrudentialIndicatorsfor this period.
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QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH COUNCIL PROCEDURE RULE NO. 15 The Chairmen of Committees to answer any questions from the public of which notice has been given no later than midday two clear working days before the day of the meeting in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. Minutes: None received. |
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QUESTIONS FROM MEMBERS The Chairman of the Council, the Chairmen of Committees and Sub-Committees and Lead Members to answer any questions on any matters in relation to which the Council has powers or duties or which affect the District of which due notice has been given in accordance with Council Procedure Rules. Minutes: None received. |
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CONTRACT STANDING ORDERS PDF 90 KB Report by the Corporate Manager - Commissioning attached.
Finance and Resources Portfolio – Jennie Jenkins
Additional documents: Minutes: Jennie Jenkins, portfolio holder for Finance and Resources, introduced Paper R57, which was required in order to approve revised Contract Standing Orders. Rachel Hodson-Gibbons, Corporate Manager – Commissioning, gave a verbal update on the report and drew Members attention to the proposed wording in section 10.4.
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(1) That the revised Contract Standing Orders as detailed n Appendix A be approved.
(2) That the second bullet point in A12 of the Councils’ Financial Regulations be amended to read as follows:
“Signing contracts in relation to their specific areas on behalf of the authority in accordance with the Procurement Scheme of Delegation”.
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