Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: (1)        The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the meeting would be recorded.   (2)        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.   (3)        The Chair advised that section 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution did not apply to this meeting.   (4)        The Chair advised that the order of the agenda had been changed to that published, and the substantial items of business were to be considered in the following order:   i)      Agenda Item 9 – Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 and Action Plan 2024/25 ii)     Agenda Item 8 – Statement of Accounts 2023/24 iii)    Agenda Item 6 – SIAS Progress Report 2024-25 iv)    Agenda Item 7 – Budget 2025/26 (Revenue Budget and Investment Strategy)