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HAMPSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
WEDNESDAY, 10 DECEMBER, 2003 AT 10.00 A.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, EASTLEIGH BOROUGH
COUNCIL OFFICES, LEIGH ROAD, EASTLEIGH
MR. K. RIDOUT
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1. FORMER FIRE AUTHORITY MEMBER COUNTY COUNCILLOR JOHN COLES
2. APOLOGIES
3. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
4. MINUTES (Copy herewith)
To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 17 September, 2003.
5. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS AND INCIDENTS OF INTEREST
(Copy herewith)
6. MEMBERS' QUESTIONS
7. DEPUTATIONS
Mr. Wayne Parsons of the FBU is due to make a deputation on Catering (Item 8 - Minute 49 refers).
8. MINUTES OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE - 10 OCTOBER, 2003 (Copy herewith)
To receive the Minutes of the Performance Review Committee held on 10 October, 2003 which include recommendations on catering (report to Performance Review Committee herewith).
9. PROPOSED SCHEME OF ALLOWANCES FOR MEMBERS OF HAMPSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY, NOTES OF THE INDEPENDENT REMUNERATION PANEL OF 13 OCTOBER 2003 AND MINUTES OF STANDARDS COMMITTEE OF 24 OCTOBER, 2003 (Report and Minutes herewith)
To consider the report of the Clerk, together with other information, including the Minutes of the Standards Committee meeting of 24 October, 2003 on a recommended scheme of allowances for Members of the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority.
10. MINUTES OF FINANCE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE - 5 NOVEMBER, 2003 AND ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PRECEPTING GROUP MEETINGS (Copy herewith)
To receive the Minutes of the Finance and General Purposes Committee held on 5 November, 2003 which include recommendations on the 2002/03 budget underspend, budget monitoring, proposals for building up reserves, Asset Management Working Group issues and the vehicle replacement programme. (The relevant reports to Finance and General Purposes Committee herewith). Also, enclosed are reports by the Chief Fire Officer on recent Asset Management and Precepting Working Group Meetings (Items 10(i) and (ii) refers).
11. SUPPLEMENTARY LEVY 2003/04 (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Treasurer and Chief Fire Officer on this matter.
12. DRAFT BUDGET 2004/05 (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Treasurer and Chief Fire Officer on the draft budget for 2004/05.
13. INTEGRATED RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN - UPDATE (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Chief Fire Officer updating the Authority on this matter.
14. OPERATIONAL ACTIVITY 2002/03 (Report herewith)
To receive the report of the Chief Fire Officer on the operational activity for 2002/03.
15. AUDIT 2002/03 ANNUAL AUDIT LETTER - HAMPSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY (Copy to follow)
To receive a copy of this Audit letter.
16. REGIONAL MANAGEMENT BOARDS FOR FIRE AUTHORITIES
(Report to follow)
To consider the report of the Clerk and Chief Fire Officer about the proposed establishment of Regional Management Boards for fire authorities.
17. NOTES OF FAIRNESS AND DIGNITY GROUP - 9 OCTOBER, 2003
(Copy herewith)
To receive the notes of the Fairness and Dignity Group held on 9 October, 2003.
18. LGA ANNUAL FIRE CONFERENCE - 24/25 FEBRUARY, 2004 IN MANCHESTER
To appoint Members of the Authority to attend this Conference.
19. MEMBERS' ATTENDANCE AT FIRE CONFERENCES SINCE THE LAST MEETING
To receive Members' comments on Fire Conferences attended since the last meeting. A report from Councillor Liz Barron on the LGA/CFA Conference held at Alton Towers on 23 and 24 October, 2003 is enclosed.
County Councillors attending as appointed Members of this Committee/Sub-Committee/Panel or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.
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