Aberdeenshire Council: Agenda and Papers 1. Sederunt and Declaration of Members’ Interests. 2. Statement on Equalities. Consider, and if so decided, adopt the following:- “In line with its legal duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, the Council, 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.” 3. Minute of Meeting of 19 January, 2023. (Pages 4 - 12) 4. Council Tax Setting for Financial Year 2023/24. (Pages 13 - 25) 5. Housing Revenue Account Budget 2023/24. (Pages 26 - 47) ITEM WHICH THE COUNCIL MAY WISH TO TAKE WITH THE PRESS AND PUBLIC EXCLUDED 6. Levelling up Fund. (Pages 48 - 77) (EXEMPT under paragraph 8) DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPT INFORMATION 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 9 Feb 2023