Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 15, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)   The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.   (2)   The Chair reminded Members that the Council had declared both a Climate Emergency and an Ecological Emergency. These are serious decisions, and mean 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 applied to part of this meeting. This would apply for Agenda Item 6 and a comfort break would be held at an appropriate time, should proceedings continue at length.   (6)   The Chair advised of a change to the order of the Agenda and the Public Participation would be taken directly ahead of Agenda Item 6. The Chair also advised that a referral had been received from Cabinet, which would be considered as the last item of business.   (7)   The Chair advised that Agenda Item 7 had been deferred to the Council meeting on 23 January 2025.   (8)   The Chair advised that tickets were now available to purchase for her Civic Event and Awards 2025, being held on Friday 28 February 2025.   (9)   The Chair announced that Geraldine Goodwin, Revenues Manager, had been working at North Hertfordshire for 30 years, and extended her gratitude to Geri for her services to the Council.   It was:   RESOLVED: That the Council placed on record its sincere thanks and appreciation to Geraldine Goodwin for her long and valuable service to Local Government.