Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillors Clark and Ward

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2021 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2021 be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item.  The nature of the interest must also be specified.

Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.

For the purposes transparency, Councillor Harrison declared a non - pecuniary interest in Item 3, as he was a prospective candidate in the forthcoming elections.

To note any issues raised during the public participation period.

No issues were raised during the Public Participation period.

To consider the 2021/22 Election fees and expenses for Returning Officers.

For the purposes of transparency, Councillor Harrison declared a non - pecuniary interest this item, as he was a prospective candidate in the forthcoming elections.

The Committee considered the proposed Returning Officers’ Fees and Expenses for 2021/ 2022.

RESOLVED:

That the 2021/22 fees and expenses for Returning Officers, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report, be approved.