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(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 reminded the Committee about the upcoming
Chair’s Civic Event and Awards, being held on Friday 1 March
2024.

 

(7)  
The Chair held a minute’s silence to mark
Holocaust Memorial Day.