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APOLOGIES AND SUBSTITUTIONS Minutes: An apology for absence was submitted by Mr J Bannister and in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.1 Mrs L Hodgkins substituted. |
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST To receive verbally from members any disclosures which they are required to make in accordance with the Council’s code of conduct or in pursuance of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992. This is in addition to the need for such disclosure to be also given when the relevant matter is reached on the Agenda. Minutes: No interests were declared at this stage. |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Finance Audit & Performance Committee held on 29 October 2012, copy attached. Minutes: On the motion of Mrs Camamile, seconded by Mr Mayne it was
RESOLVED – the minutes of the meeting held on 29 October 2012 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman. |
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AUDIT COMMITTEE EFFECTIVENESS TRAINING Minutes: Tim Ridout of CW Audit Services gave a presentation on the role of the Audit Committee.
It was agreed that members have regular refresher training. Training sessions to begin in January.
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INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRESS REPORT Minutes: Tim Ridout presented the audit report to Members.
Points highlighted were:
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CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2012/13 TO 2015/16 Copy of the report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) attached. Additional documents: Minutes: Members were presented with the Capital Programme for 2012/13 to 2014/15.
It was reported that consultation with tenants will begin in the new year to get their views on the spending options of the HRA monies available. |
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REVENUES AND CAPITAL OUTTURN 2ND QUARTER 2012/13 Report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) attached. Additional documents: Minutes: Members were informed of the revenue and capital outturn position at the end of the second quarter. Due to savings made, the general fund balances were in a positive position going forward to setting the 2013/14 budget.
Members were asked to consider recommendations for delivery of future budgets. |
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UPDATE ON BUSINESS RATE RETENTION AND POOLING The Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) will give a verbal update. Minutes: The Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Direction) gave an update as to the current position of the Business Rate Retention and Pooling scheme. The current position is still for the Council to remain in the scheme but will be looked at again in January when budget figures are fully known. |