Aberdeenshire Council: Signed Minutes, 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.” Estimated Expenditure on Contracts - Expenditure to be incurred by the Council under a contract for acquisition of property or supply of goods or services 3. Minute of Meeting of 9 March, 2023. (Pages 5-17) 4. Equality Mainstreaming and Outcomes 2021 – 2025 – Progress report. (Pages 18-111) 5. Officers Use of Special Urgency Powers. (Pages 112-116) ITEM WHICH THE COUNCIL MAY WISH TO CONSIDER WITH THE PRESS AND PUBLIC EXCLUDED 6. Managed Print Arrangements (Pages 117-169) (Exempt under paragraphs 1, 8, 9, 10 & 11) DESCRIPTIONS OF EXEMPT INFORMATION Paragraph 1 - Employee - Information relating to employees or former employees. 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. Paragraph 9 - Terms of Acquisition or Disposal - Terms for a contract for acquisition or disposal of property or supply of goods or services. Paragraph 10 - Tenderer for Contract - Identity of tenderer for supply of goods or services. Paragraph 11 - Labour Relations - Information relating to consultations or negotiations in connection with labour relations. 27 April 2023