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 26 March 2007.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

5. ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT SELF-EVALUATION GRADE AND THE CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S PLAN EVALUATION

To consider a report of the Director of Children's Services detailing the background to the inspection and assessment of children's services across Hampshire. The inspection framework evaluates and reports on the outcomes for children and young people in the county and assesses the contributions made by public services, including the County Council, to sustain and improve them.

6. AGREEMENT OF THE DRAFT GENDER EQUALITY SCHEME FOR PUBLICATION

To consider a report of the Chief Executive seeking approval of the draft Gender Equality Scheme to be published for public consultation by the required date of 30 April 2007.

7. 2007/08 ANNUAL EFFICIENCY STATEMENT: FORWARD-LOOK

To consider a report of the County Treasurer setting out efficiency improvements for 2007/08 as part of the Annual Efficiency Statement, including the strategy for securing the improvements and key actions to be taken to ensure the savings are achieved.

8. CLARIFICATION OF DECISION PROCESSES AND UPDATING OF ASSOCIATED FINANCIAL LIMITS

To consider a report of the Chief Executive and County Treasurer commending to the County Council for consideration and approval changes to the County Council's decision making processes and delegation, and the updating of associated financial limits.

9. ESTABLISHING A TRANSPORT DELIVERY AGENCY FOR SOUTH HAMPSHIRE

To consider a report of the Director of Environment commending to the County Council for consideration and approval the establishment of a formal Joint Committee (Transport for South Hampshire) involving Hampshire County Council, Southampton City and Portsmouth City Councils to replace the existing voluntary and informal Solent Transport Executive.

10. CONTACT CENTRE PROGRAMME - IT SERVICES USE OF CONSULTANTS

To consider a report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, County Treasurer and Section 151 Officer outlining a preliminary investigation into the initial letting of consultancy contracts by IT Services in respect of preparatory work for the Contact Centre.

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