Agenda
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Contact: Committee Team Email: committeeteam@rbfrs.co.uk
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Apologies for Absence |
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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 13 November 2024 Recommendation: That the Minutes of the meeting and any recoded actions held on Wednesday 13 November 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 Recommendation:
To note that: · Items 12 (New Contract Standing Orders and Revised Financial Regulations) and 13 (Pay Policy Statement 2025/26) have been recommended from Audit and Governance Committee on 30 January 2025. · Items 10 (Annual Budget 25/26 and Council Tax Precept) and 11 (2025/26 Scheme of Allowance Review) have been recommended from Management Committee on 10 February 2025.
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Annual Budget 25/26 and Council Tax Precept Purpose:
To agree the Annual Budget 25/26 and Council Tax Precept. Additional documents:
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2025/26 Scheme of Allowance Review Purpose:
To approve the Scheme of Member Allowances Annual Review. Additional documents: |
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New Contract Standing Orders and Revised Financial Regulations Purpose:
To agree the Contract Standing Orders and revised Financial Regulations. Additional documents: |
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Pay Policy Statement 2025/26 Purpose:
To agree the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26. Additional documents: |
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CRMP Priority 6 Evaluation Purpose:
To note the CRMP Priority 6 evaluation. Additional documents: |
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Enabling Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting at Local Authority meetings Consultation Purpose:
To note the Enabling Remote Attendance and Proxy Voting at Local Authority meetings Consultation. 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 17 April 2025, 6.30pm at RBFRS Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading RG31 7SD. |