Agenda

Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in any business identified to be considered at this meeting.

Notice of items which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972.

To appoint a vice chair of the Democratic Services Committee for the ensuing year.

To receive the minutes of the Democratic Services Committee held on the 22 January 2016 (copy attached).

To consider a report by the Lead Member for Modernisation and Housing (copy attached) on training and development for elected members.

To consider a report by the Lead Member for Modernisation and Housing (copy attached) for the committee to consider and comment upon the options available for the arrangements for committees.

To consider a report by the Democratic Services Manager (copy attached) for the committee to comment on the appropriate style and contents for minuting formal Council and committee meetings.

To consider a verbal report by the Democratic Services Manager,