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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 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.