These minutes are yet to be adopted by the next full council meeting on 11th September 2006 and maybe subject to change
146. PRESENT
Councillors:
- Mrs E Hards (Chair)
- Mrs M Davies (Vice-Chair)
- Capt J Flood, Mr C Daukes
- Dr N Hards, Mr A Thompson
- Mr B Cooper (for Dr D Giaretta)
Officers:
- Mr D Stapleton (Town Clerk)
147. ELECTION OF CHAIR
There were two nominations, Councillors Capt J Flood and Mrs E Hards.
Upon being put to the vote it was:
RESOLVED that Councillor Mrs E Hards be elected Chair for 2006-2007.
CARRIED
148. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
There were two nominations, Councillors Mrs M Davies and Capt J Flood.
Upon being put to the vote it was:
RESOLVED that Councillors Mrs M Davies be elected Chair for 2006-2007.
CARRIED
149. APOLOGIES
Councillor Dr D Giaretta (business)
150. DECLARATIONS OF INTERESTS
There were no declarations of interests.
151. CONTRACTS, TENDERS AND ORDERS FOR WORK
Following discussion,
RESOLVED that the amendment attached at appendix A on Contracts, Tenders and Orders for Work replace current Standing Order 62, and UNANIMOUS
RESOLVED that during the current review the Standing Order on Contracts, Tenders and Orders for Work be moved to be included in Financial Regulations.
UNANIMOUS
152. THE PROCESS AND BEGINNING THE REVIEW
Following discussion, it was agreed that the Committee would go through the National Association of Local Councils Model Standing Orders and amend, add or delete as appropriate.
With the exception of minute 151 above, it was agreed that no further amendments to Standing Orders or Financial Regulations would be submitted to Finance and General Purposes Committee until the review was complete. A completely revised set of Standing Orders and Financial Regulations would then be passed for consideration.
153. CURRENT STANDING ORDER – OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL
Following a discussion, a recorded vote in accordance with Standing Order 8(a) was requested on whether the following should be included in the revised Standing Orders;
The Officers of the Council shall be:
- The Mayor, who shall chair meetings of the Full Council and carry out civic duties as required.
- The Deputy Mayor, who shall deputise for the Mayor in the Mayor’s absence.
- The Leader of the Council.
- The Deputy Leader of the Council, who shall deputise for the Leader in the Leader’s absence.
| For | Against |
|---|---|
| Dr N Hards | Mr A Thompson |
| Mrs M Davies | Mr C Daukes |
| Mr B Cooper | Capt J Flood |
| Mrs E Hards |
RESOLVED that the above Standing Order about Officers of the Council be included in the revised Standing Orders.
CARRIED
154. FUTURE MEETINGS
The following dates were agreed for future meetings, all starting at 7.30pm;
Monday 2nd October 2006, Monday 6th November 2006, Monday 20th November 2006 and Tuesday 5th December 2006.
If other dates were required they would be arranged at future meetings.
NOTED
The Meeting commenced at 7.30pm and closed at 8.55pm
Chair
