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          POLICY AND RESOURCES POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE

    TUESDAY, 3 APRIL 2007 AT 10.00 A.M.

    THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

    THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

    COLIN HINXMAN

    7343

email: [email protected]

PART 1 - PROCEDURAL ITEMS

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any 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 of the Committee held on 1 February 2007.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

To receive any communications the Chairman may have for this meeting.

PART 2 - ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

5. GENDER EQUALITY SCHEME

To consider the draft report of the Chief Executive prior to its submission to Cabinet and to make any comments on the document.

6. SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS - DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS

To consider the report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services on the financial implications for the County Council of supporting the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, prior to a decision thereon being taken by the Leader as corporate trustee.

7. ANNUAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION LETTER

To consider the report of the Chief Executive and County Treasurer on the District Auditor's annual audit and inspection letter and on the responses to its findings agreed by the Cabinet. The report and document being considered by Cabinet on 26 March are attached.

8. QUARTERLY BUDGET MONITORING REPORT

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on the final revenue budget monitoring report for the year 2006/07.

    PART 3 - WORK PROGRAMME

9. HANTS DIRECT - CONTACT CENTRE

To consider feedback from the Council briefing on 28 February and on scrutiny issues arising.

10. USE OF CONSULTANTS

To consider a briefing note by the Chief Executive on the County Council's current use of and spending on consultants; the extent to which departments use consultants and the related cost/budget issues and to consider next steps.

11. FURNITURE REPLACEMENT - SCOPING OF SCRUTINY STUDY

To consider the report of the Chief Executive setting out the proposed scope for this scrutiny for approval.

12. LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER - COMMUNITY CALL FOR ACTION (Report to follow)

To consider the report and presentation by the Chief Executive on the proposed scope for this scrutiny.

13. FEEDBACK FROM CABINET AND CHAIRMEN'S AWAY DAY

To consider relevant issues on the respective roles of Policy Review Committees and HATs. The Chairman and Chief Executive will report orally.

14. FORWARD LOOKING WORKPLAN

To consider the report of the Chief Executive on future issues which may require scrutiny.

15. PROPOSALS FOR SCRUTINY

To consider the report of the Chief Executive seeking approval for task and finish groups put forward by Policy Review Committees.

This agenda is also available on the County Council's website (click on www.hants.gov.uk/decisions) and can be provided on request in large print or Braille or on disk. Contact details as shown above.

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.

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