Public Agenda
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Notice of Recording/Webcast
The Chairman to advise the meeting to note that this meeting will be webcast for live and subsequent broadcast via the Council's Internet site (www.birminghamnewsroom.com) and that members of the press/public may record and take photographs. The whole of the meeting will be filmed except where there are confidential or exempt items.
2
Appointment of Committee and Chair
To note the resolution of the City Council appointing the Committee, Chair and Members to serve on the Committee for the period ending with the Annual Meeting of the City Council in 2016.
3
Election of Deputy Chair
To elect a Deputy Chair to substitute for the Chair if absent.
4
Apologies
To receive any apologies.
5
Declarations of Interests
Members are reminded that they must declare all relevant pecuniary interests and non-pecuniary interests relating to any items of business to be discussed at this meeting. If a pecuniary interest is declared a Member must not speak or take part in that agenda item. Any declarations will be recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
7
Dates of Meetings
To approve the following arrangements:0
(A) The Chair proposes that meetings be held on the following Thursdays at 1400 hours in the Council House:-
2015 2016
30 July 21 January
17 September 18 February
15 October 17 March
19 November 21 April
17 December
(B) The Committee is also requested to approve Thursdays at 1400 hours as a suitable day and time each week for any additional meetings required to consider 'requests for call in' which may be lodged in respect of Executive decisions.
Monthly dates have been reserved with a view to planning all work i.e. Committee meetings, inquiries etc to fit into the schedule.
11
Request(s) for call in/Councillor Call for Action/Petitions Received/Neighbourhood Challenge
To consider any requests for call in/councillor call for action/petitions (if received).
12
Other Urgent Business
To consider any items of business by reason of special circumstances (to be specified) that in the opinion of the Chairman are matters of urgency.
13
Authority to Chairman and Officers
Chairman to move:-
'In an urgent situation between meetings, the Chair jointly with the relevant Chief Officer has authority to act on behalf of the Committee'.