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1. A Combined Fire Authority Seminar organised by the Local Government Association, is to be held on 24 - 25 September 2001 at the Marriott Hotel, Preston. The Chief Fire Officer, in consultation with the Chairman, has authorised one Member from each of the political groups on the Authority to take part. Councillors M. Gausden and G. Semmens have asked to attend. However, the Labour Group is unable to be represented on this occasion. The Authority's approval is sought to the action taken.

2. European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998

The proposals within this report are compatible with the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998.

RECOMMENDATION:

That approval be given to the Chief Fire Officer's actions, in consultation with the Chairman, in arranging for Councillors M. Gausden and G. Semmens to attend the Combined Fire Authority Seminar on 24-25 September 2001 at Preston.

Section 100D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclosed the facts or matters on which this report, or an important part of it, is based and has been relied upon to a material extent in the preparation of the report.

None

NB The list excludes :

1. Published works

2. Documents that disclose exempt or confidential information as defined in the Act.

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