NOTICE OF MEETING

Peter C B Robertson LLB Solicitor

Chief Executive

The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. 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.

3. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 24 July 2006.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

5. DEPUTATIONS

6. REVISIONS TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S CONSTITUTION

To consider a report of the Chief Executive detailing proposed revisions to the County Council's Constitution.

7. 2007/08 PROVISIONAL BUDGET GUIDELINES (report to follow)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer outlining the provisional budget guidelines for 2007/08.

8. PROPROSAL FOR A JOINT COUNCIL TAX LEAFLET WITH OTHER HAMPSHIRE AUTHORITIES

To consider a report of the County Treasurer and Chief Executive seeking the Cabinet's view on the development of a joint council tax leaflet with other authorities in Hampshire.

9. LOCAL GOVERNMENT PENSION SCHEME (LGPS): NEW LOOK LGPS

To consider a report of the County Treasurer seeking the Cabinet's views on the Government's consultation on options for a new look Local Government Pension Scheme with effect from April 2008.

10. ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT

To consider a report of the Director of Environment (deferred from 24 July meeting) seeking a number of decisions as a result of monitoring the County Council's sustainability performance during 2005/06.

11. KATE BARKER REVIEW - INTERIM REPORT

To consider a report of the Director of Environment summarising Kate Barker's interim report on the review of the planning system in England and setting out the County Council's response to it.

12. A PRECIS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S `GUIDANCE ON THE STATUTORY CHIEF OFFICER POST OF ADULT SERVICES' AND THE SUPPORTING BEST PRACTICE GUIDANCE, MAY 2006

To consider a report of the Director of Adult Services summarising the Department of Health's guidance, as detailed above, and seeking the Cabinet's agreement to nominate the existing Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care as the lead member for Adult Social Services.

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County Councillors attending as appointed members of this Committee 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.