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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. This list does not include attendances by Councillors at conferences and meetings of bodies on which they are the County Council's standing representatives, e.g. Local Government Associates General Assembly.

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

Section 100 D - Local Government Act 1972 - background papers

The following documents disclose 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 this report.

NB the list excludes:

1. Published works.

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

TITLE LOCATION

None.

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