CABINET

MONDAY, 28 APRIL 2003 AT 10.30 A.M.

THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

MR M SHERWOOD

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1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

2 MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 March 2003.

3 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4 2002/03 BUDGET MONITORING (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer which sets out the current projection of the outturn for 2002/03, prior to work commencing on producing final accounts for that year.

5 2003/04 AND LATER YEARS - UPDATE (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on a number of issues which affect both the revenue budget and the capital programme since the Council approved the budget for 2003/04, but which do not require significant action at this stage.

6 PRUDENTIAL CODE FOR CAPITAL FINANCE (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer which summarises the new draft prudential code for capital finance and the proposed response to the consultation from CIPFA.

7 BUDGET CONSULTATION 2004/05 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on a suggested revised budget consultation process for 2004/05

8 IT AND E-GOVERNMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Head of IT Services on progress to date on the Council's e-Government and IT plans.

9 NATURAL RESOURCES INITIATIVE BUSINESS PLAN (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Environment which seeks approval to the County Council's Hampshire Natural Resources Initiative Business Plan.

10 OUTCOME REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS BEST VALUE REVIEW (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive which seeks approval to the improvement plan for the International Relations Best Value Review, and its implementation.

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