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NOTICE OF MEETING

Andrew Smith OBE MA DPA MBA

Chief Executive

The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ

AGENDA

A. STANDING ITEMS

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that 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, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of the Code. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 February 2009.

4. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

B. KEY DECISIONS (NON EXEMPT/ NON CONFIDENTIAL)

None

C. NON-KEY DECISIONS (NON EXEMPT/ NON CONFIDENTIAL)

5. (a) ANNUAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION LETTER 2008

To receive a presentation in respect of the Audit Commission's Annual Audit and Inspection Letter for 2008.

5. (b) ANNUAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION LETTER 2008 - HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL RESPONSE

To consider a report from the Chief Executive setting out the County Council's response to the Annual Audit and Inspection Letter as per 5 (a) above.

6. 2008/09 BUDGET MONITORING UPDATE - THIRD QUARTER

To consider a report from the County Treasurer reviewing the position at the end of the third quarter on high risk/demand led budgets, overall employee budgets, savings plans and financial health indicators to provide an overall corporate context to budget monitoring.

7. CORPORATE REVIEWS: A MODERN BUSINESS PROVIDING
PUBLIC SERVICES

To consider a report from the Chief Executive updating on progress and seeking authority to undertake further work and/or implement outcomes arising from the ongoing Corporate Reviews.

8. RURAL DELIVERY STRATEGY FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESULTS OF CONSULTATION AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENT

To consider an update report from the Director of Recreation and Heritage outlining the consultation and preliminary actions that have already been taken, prior to the production of a final Rural Delivery Strategy and Action Plan.

9. PROPOSED STRATEGIC APPROACH TO COMMUNITY CLIMATE CHANGE ENGAGEMENT

To consider a report of the Director of Environment recommending a strategy for supporting local community action on climate change and formal engagement with the Greening Campaign over the remaining two years of the Local Area Agreement.

D. KEY DECISIONS (CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT)

None

E. NON-KEY DECISIONS (CONFIDENTIAL/EXEMPT)

None

ABOUT THIS AGENDA:

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