6. COMMITTEE/PANEL STRUCTURE Finance Panel The Town Clerk reminded Members that last year the Town Council had decided not to appoint Committees. However, in the past year Special Meetings of the Council had to be held in order to discuss matters that would, in the past, have been considered by the Finance and General Purposes Committee. In particular during the budget preparation and when applications for grants had been received. The Town Clerk therefore recommended to the Council that they establish a Finance Panel with Membership drawn from the 4 Members who are the Council's signatories on the HSBC accounts - namely Councillors C Gregory; E Greensmith; T R Lloyd and J Shallcross. The Committee to have no power to act, unless specifically ordered by the Council, but only to recommend actions to the full Council. Website Development Panel A Panel, consisting of 3 Members, to oversee the development of the website. The Members appointed must have internet connections, some technical knowledge and the time and an interest in developing the Council’s website. Government Consultation Processes Consultation Panel A Panel, consisting of 3/4 members, with internet access and time to study Consultation Documents in detail and prepare a suggested response on behalf of the Town Council, with a delegated power to act in cases of short notice where the approval of the full Council would be impractical. That 1.) a Finance Panel be established with the Membership as RESOLVED: recommended; 2.) That the Website Panel consist of Councillors Rodham; Shallcross, Streeter and YC Green; 3) Consultation Panels be formed as and when the need arises. 7 MINUTES RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 13 April, 2015 be confirmed as a correct record. 8. MATTERS ARISING Minute 203 - Planning Matters - the Town Clerk was asked the result of Planning Application 054886 - he reported that it had been refused by the Committee; Minute 210 - Problems with HSBC - the Town Clerk reported the outcome of the deliberations and complaint; Minute 211 - SLCC/OVW Joint Conference - Cllr Greensmith was asked to consider her attendance at the Conference. 9 . POLICE MATTERS Unfortunately it was not possible for a Police representative to attend. A written report was submitted ( a copy of which is in the Official Minute Book). A suggestion that signs to the effect that 'This was area is covered by CCTV cameras' accepted and the Town Clerk authorised to arrange the deployment with PCSO Hughes.
6. COMMITTEE/PANEL STRUCTURE Finance Panel The Town Clerk reminded Members that last year the Town Council had decided not to appoint Committees. However, in the past year Special Meetings of the Council had to be held in order to discuss matters that would, in the past, have been considered by the Finance and General Purposes Committee. In particular during the budget preparation and when applications for grants had been received. The Town Clerk therefore recommended to the Council that they establish a Finance Panel with Membership drawn from the 4 Members who are the Council's signatories on the HSBC accounts - namely Councillors C Gregory; E Greensmith; T R Lloyd and J Shallcross. The Committee to have no power to act, unless specifically ordered by the Council, but only to recommend actions to the full Council. Website Development Panel A Panel, consisting of 3 Members, to oversee the development of the website. The Members appointed must have internet connections, some technical knowledge and the time and an interest in developing the Council’s website. Government Consultation Processes Consultation Panel A Panel, consisting of 3/4 members, with internet access and time to study Consultation Documents in detail and prepare a suggested response on behalf of the Town Council, with a delegated power to act in cases of short notice where the approval of the full Council would be impractical. RESOLVED: That 1.) a Finance Panel be established with the Membership as recommended; 2.) That the Website Panel consist of Councillors Rodham; Shallcross, Streeter and YC Green; 3) Consultation Panels be formed as and when the need arises. 7 MINUTES RESOLVED: That the Minutes of the meeting of the Council held on 13 April, 2015 be confirmed as a correct record. 8. MATTERS ARISING Minute 203 - Planning Matters - the Town Clerk was asked the result of Planning Application 054886 - he reported that it had been refused by the Committee; Minute 210 - Problems with HSBC - the Town Clerk reported the outcome of the deliberations and complaint; Minute 211 - SLCC/OVW Joint Conference - Cllr Greensmith was asked to consider her attendance at the Conference. 9 . POLICE MATTERS Unfortunately it was not possible for a Police representative to attend. A written report was submitted ( a copy of which is in the Official Minute Book). A suggestion that signs to the effect that 'This area is covered by CCTV cameras' was accepted and the Town Clerk authorised to arrange the deployment with PCSO Hughes.
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