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1. Summary

1.1. The following decision is sought:-

· That the attached list of members' attendances at conferences and seminars be noted.

2. Reason

2.1. The Chief Executive, after consultation with the Leader of the Council or other appropriate Executive Member, is authorised to approve Members' attendances at conferences and seminars. The Standards Committee requires regular reports to be made to the Cabinet on approvals made under this delegated power.

3. Other Options considered and rejected

3.1. Not applicable.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1. None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1. Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1. Not applicable

Approved by the Cabinet Date of Decision ............................

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Councillor T.K. Thornber, C.B.E.

Chairman

5bR200302

APPENDIX

MEMBERS' ATTENDANCES AT CONFERENCES

& SEMINARS - JANUARY - MARCH 2002