Agenda

To agree the notes of the last meeting (To follow).

(Head of Research and Democratic Services). To declare interests in any items on the agenda.

In considering whether to declare a personal or a prejudicial interest under the Code of Conduct, Overview & Scrutiny members are asked pay particular attention to paragraph 11 of the Code in addition to the more familiar requirements.

This requires the declaration of a personal and prejudicial interest in any matter before an OS Committee which relates to a decision of or action by another Committee or Sub Committee of the Council, a Joint Committee or Joint Sub Committee in which the Council is involved and of which the Councillor is also a member.

Paragraph 11 does not refer to Cabinet decisions or attendance at an OS meeting purely for the purpose of answering questions or providing information on such a matter.

(Lead officer – J Scott/Chairman of Panel) A subgroup of members has now met to discuss the report to be made to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee. The latest draft is attached.

The Panel are asked to consider the report, make changes/decisions of content as necessary in order that the main Committee can consider it at their next meeting on 8 March 2007.

To be agreed if considered necessary.