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10.15 a.m.
1. Sederunt and Declaration of Members’ Interests.
Adjourn for Introductory Session
11.30 a.m. Recommence Meeting
2A. Statement on Equalities.
Consider, and if so decided, adopt:- “In line with the Council’s legal duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 the Committee, in making decisions on the attached reports, shall have due regard to the need to”:-
(i) eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation;
(ii) advance equality of opportunity between those who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it; and (iii) foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
2B. Exempt Information.
Consider and, if so decided, adopt the following resolution:- That under Sections 50A (4) and (5) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, as amended, the public and media representatives be excluded from the meeting for Items 17 & 18 of the business on account of the likely disclosure of exempt information of the classes described in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 7A of the Act.
3. Minute of Meeting of the Committee of 12 January, 2023. (Pages 5 - 19)
4. Outstanding Business List. (Pages 20 - 22)
5. Financial Performance as 31 December 2022. (Pages 23 - 32)
6. Business Services Fees and Charges for 2023/24. (Pages 33 - 60)
7. Business Rates – Empty Property Relief Policy – Devolved Powers. (Pages 61 - 67)
8. Risk Appetite Statement. (Pages 68 - 81)
9. The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. (Pages 82 - 84)
10. Gaelic Language Plan 2022-27. (Pages 85 - 102)
11. Policy Register Annual Review 2023. (Pages 103 - 109)
ITEMS WHICH THE COMMITTEE MAY WISH TO CONSIDER WITH THE PRESS AND PUBLIC EXCLUDED
12. Use of Delegated Powers by Chief Officer, by Reason of Special Urgency, Civicapay Contract Renewal. (Pages 110 - 117)
(Exempt under Paragraph 8)
13. Business Services’ Directorate Annual Procurement Plan – 2023/24 – Procurement Approval. (Pages 118 - 141)
(Exempt under Paragraph 8)
ITEMS FOR NOTING
A. Minute of the Meeting of the Employee’s Joint Consultative Committee of 30 September, 2020. (Pages 142 - 144)
B. Minute of Meeting of the Licensing Sub-Committee of 2 December, 2022. (Pages 145 - 150)
Paragraph 8 - Estimated Expenditure on Contracts - Expenditure to be incurred by the Council under a contract for acquisition of property or supply of goods or services. |