Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence.

  (i)       To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary and other interests from Members in respect of any item to be considered at the meeting.

 (ii)       In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Strategic Director - Corporate Resources, Kevin Foster, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which he is a Council-appointed director.  The companies are listed in the attached schedule.  The interests are such that Mr Foster may advise on those items.

(iii)       In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Strategic Director - Communities, Louise Strongitharm, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which she is a Council-appointed director.  The companies are listed in the attached schedule.  The interests are such that Mrs Strongitharm may advise on those items.

(iv)       In accordance with the Officer Employment Procedure Rules, the Head of Transformation, Digital and Customer, Adam Walther, declares a disclosable personal interest (non-pecuniary) in any items concerning the companies of which he is a Council-appointed director.  The companies are listed in the attached schedule.  The interests are such that Mr Walther may advise on those items.

To approve the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 9 July 2024 as published.

To consider any business that the Chair rules may be dealt with under Section 100B(4) of the Local Government Act 1972.

To review the Committee’s work programme, the draft Executive forward plan, and the recommendations and actions tracker.

Overview of the Council’s contracts and procurement approach and the implementation of new procurement legislation.

Reporting Person: Kevin Foster

An overview of the Council’s Commercial Protocol.

Reporting Person: Kevin Foster

The most recent 6-month update to the Commissioners on the Council’s Improvement and Recovery Programme.

Reporting Person: Kevin Foster

Reporting Person: Stephen Fitzgerald

Please refer to your electronic copy of the most recent Performance Management Report.