Agenda
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Contact: Committee Team Email: committeeteam@rbfrs.co.uk
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Apologies for Absence Apologies of absence received from Councillor Tina McKenzie-Boyle. |
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Declarations of Interest Purpose: To receive declarations of interest from Councillors relating to items to be considered at the meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Authority’s Local Code of Conduct, and any from Officers. |
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Minutes of the meeting held on 12 September 2024 Recommendation: That the Minutes of the meeting and any recorded actions held on 12 September 2024 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair. |
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Petitions and Questions from the Public under Standing Orders 19 and 25 Purpose: To receive any questions from members of the public, in accordance with Standing Orders 19 and 25. |
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Receipt of Announcements Purpose: To receive any announcements from the Chair or the Chief Fire Officer. |
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Issues arising from the Audit and Governance Committee Recommendation: That it be noted that no reports have been referred by the Audit and Governance Committee. |
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Questions from Members under Standing Order 30 Purpose: To receive any questions from Members under Standing Order 30. |
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Notices of Motion under Standing Order 44 Purpose: To receive any notices of Motion under Standing Order 44. |
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Recommendations of Committees Purpose: To note agenda item 15 has been recommended from Audit and Governance Committee on 28 March 2024.
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Cultural Development Presentation Purpose:
To receive a presentation on Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) Cultural Development. |
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Enabling Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting at Local Authority Meetings Consultation Purpose:
To agree the establishment of a cross-party task and finish group to respond to the Government’s Consultation on Enabling Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting at Local Authority meetings, agree delegated Authority be given to the Chair on the final consultation response, and to note the Fire Authority’s response to the consultation will be brought back to the Fire Authority in February 2025. Additional documents: |
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Productivity and Efficiency Plan Purpose:
To note an update on the Productivity and Efficiency Plan. |
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Annual Treasury Report and Mid-year report Purpose:
To note the Annual Treasury Report and Mid-year report. Additional documents: |
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Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) Joint Committee Annual Report 2023/24 Purpose:
To note the contents of the TVFCS Joint Committee Annual Report 2023/24. |
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Annual Report on Governance Purpose:
To note the report, Members Allowances and Member attendance from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2024. Additional documents: |
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Recommendation: That the Forward Plan be noted. |
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Minutes of the Standing Committees
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Date of next meeting Wednesday 19 February 2025, 6.30pm at RBFRS Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading RG31 7SD. |