Agenda and draft minutes
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PDF 238 KBVenue: RBFRS Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading RG31 7SD
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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 from the Meeting held on 3 December 2015 Recommendation:
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 3 December 2015 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
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Consideration of any matters properly referred to this Committee for decision |
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Internal Audit Progress Report Purpose:
To inform the Committee of progress with the Internal Audit Plan for 2015/16. Additional documents: |
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External Audit Update Purpose:
To provide the Committee with an update from the External Auditors. Additional documents: |
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Annual Plan 2016-17 Purpose:
To receive an overview of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (RBFRS) Annual Plan 2016-17, agree a waiver of contract standing orders and to recommend to the Fire Authority for approval. Additional documents: |
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Royal Berkshire Fire Authority - Pay Policy Statement 2016/17 Purpose:
To seek approval for an amendment to the Pay Policy Statement for 2016/17 made following the Fire Authority meeting on 17 February 2016. Additional documents: |
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Draft Annual Report on Governance - including Member Attendance and Allowances Purpose:
To agree the draft annual report and recommend to the Fire Authority to note on 29 June 2016. Additional documents: |
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Chairman's Report - Draft Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report Purpose:
To agree the draft Chairman’s annual report of the Audit and Governance Committee for submission to the Fire Authority meeting on 25 April 2016. |
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Update on Progress with Recommendations Log Actions Purpose:
To provide the Committee with an update on progress of actions captured on the Recommendations Log, as requested by the A&GC on 3 December 2015. Additional documents: |
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Transition Fund Update Purpose:
To inform the Committee of bids which have been approved from the Transition fund and expenditure to the end of quarter 3 of 2015/16. Additional documents: |
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Quarterly Performance Report (2015/16) - Quarter 3 (October - December 2015) Purpose:
To provide the Committee with an overview of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (RBFRS) third quarter (October – December) performance for the 2015/16 financial year. Please note this report is to follow. |
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Date of next meeting Thursday 28 July 2016 at 6.30pm, Room 301, Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire RG31 7SD. |
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Exclusion of the Public Minutes: Recommendation:
To Resolve that under Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the public be excluded from the meeting for the following Agenda Items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in the Paragraphs 1,2 and 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the said Act indicated and is exempt information if, and so long as, in all circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
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Briefing Note - PSN Compliance Minutes: Purpose:
To receive a brefing note on PSN Compliance. |
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Exclusion of the Public Recommendation:
To Resolve that under Section 100 (A) (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the public be excluded from the meeting for the following Agenda Items on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information, as defined in the Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part I Schedule 12A of the said Act indicated and is exempt information if, and so long as, in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. |
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Briefing Note - PSN Compliance Purpose:
To receive a briefing note on PSN Compliance. |