Broads Authority 26 June 2009 Meeting

AGENDA


1.  To receive apologies for absence

2.  Chairman’s Announcements

3.  To note whether any items have been proposed as matters of urgent business

4.  Declaration of Interest
To receive declarations of interest relating to items on the agenda.  Members are requested to indicate whether the interest is a personal one only or one which is also prejudicial.  A declaration of a personal interest should indicate the nature of the interest and the agenda item to which it relates

5.  Public Question Time
To note whether any questions have been raised by members of the public

MINUTES TO BE ADOPTED

6.  To receive and confirm the minutes of the Broads Authority meeting held on 8 May 2009
Minutes of the Broads Authority meeting held on 8 May 2009 (word document) [97kb]

7.  Summary of Progress/Actions Taken following Decisions of Previous Meetings
Summary of Progress/Actions Taken following Decisions of Previous Meetings (word document) [61kb]

MINUTES TO BE RECEIVED

8.  To receive the summary minutes of the Planning Committee meetings held on 1 May and 22 May 2009
Summary minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 1 May 2009 (word document) [70kb]
Summary minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 22 May 2009 (word document) [83kb]

9.  To receive the minutes of the Standards Committee meeting held on 3 June 2009
Minutes of the Standards Committee meeting held on 3 June 2009 (word document) [44kb]

10.  To receive the minutes of the Navigation Committee meeting held on 4 June 2009
Minutes of the Navigation Committee meeting held on 4 June 2009 (word document) [109kb]

PRESENTATIONS

11.  Broads Biodiversity Action Plan: Action Plan Document
Broads Biodiversity Action Plan: Action Plan Document Presentation and Report by Head of Conservation (word document) [42kb]

12.  Invasive Non-Native Species in Norfolk and the Broads
Invasive Non-Native Species in Norfolk and the Broads Presentation by Mr Michael Sutton-Croft, Co-ordinator, Norfolk Non-Native Invasive Species Initiative and report by Head of Conservation (word document) [30kb]

MATTERS FOR DECISION

13.  Annual Report on Internal Audit Activity 2008/09 and Opinion of the Head of the Internal Audit
Annual Report on Internal Audit Activity 2008/09 and Opinion of the Head of the Internal Audit Report by Director of Corporate Services (word document) [57kb]
Enclosure - Head of Internal Audit's Annual Report on Internal Audit Activity 2008/09 (pdf document) [193kb]

14.  Annual Governance Statement 2008/09
Annual Governance Statement 2008/09 Report by Director of Corporate Services (word document) [249kb]

15.  Statement of Accounts 2008/09
Statement of Accounts 2008/09 Report by Director of Corporate Services and Temporary Senior Finance Assistant in consultation with Treasurer and Financial Adviser (word document ) [56kb]
Statement of Accounts 2008/09 Appendices 1-6 (pdf document) [421kb]

16.  Interreg Project to Further Sustainable Tourism in the Broads
Interreg Project to Further Sustainable Tourism in the Broads Report by Director of Conservation and Countryside Management (word document) [57kb]

17.  Consultation on Proposed Minor Amendments to the Conservation (Natural Habitat, &c.) Regulations 1994
Consultation on Proposed Minor Amendments to the Conservation (Natural Habitat, &c.) Regulations 1994 Report by Chief Executive (word document) [36kb]
Appendix - Defra - Consultation on proposed minor amendments to the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 1994 (pdf document) [37kb]

18.  Proposed Project to Enhance Tree and Scrub Clearance
Proposed Project to Enhance Tree and Scrub Clearance Report by Chief Executive (pdf document) [767kb]

19.  Strategic Dredging Disposal Project: Draft Report
Strategic Dredging Disposal Project: Draft Report by Director of Waterways (word document) [86kb]

20.  The Port  Marine Safety Code: Development of the Safety Management System (SMS)
The Port  Marine Safety Code: Development of the Safety Management System (SMS) Report by Head of Waterways Strategy and Safety (word document) [36kb]

21.  Progress of the Broads Authority Bill and Implications for the Membership of the Broads Forum
Progress of the Broads Authority Bill and Implications for the Membership of the Broads Forum Report by Chief Executive (word document) [48kb]

22.  Appointments for the Water Ski Stakeholder Panel
Appointments for the Water Ski Stakeholder Panel Report by Head of Waterways Strategy and Safety (word document) [57kb]

23.  Appointment of Members to the Planning Committee and Outside Bodies
Appointment of Members to the Planning Committee and Outside Bodies Report by Head of Administration and Executive Assistant (word document) [51kb]

24.  Changes to Public Speaking Arrangements at Planning Committee: Amendments to Code of Conduct for Planning Committee Members and Officers
Changes to Public Speaking Arrangements at Planning Committee: Amendments to Code of Conduct for Planning Committee Members and Officers Report by Director of Planning and Strategy (word document) [59kb]

25.  To consider any other items of business which the Chairman decides should be considered as a matter of urgency pursuant to Section 100B (4) (b) of the Local Government Act 1972

26.  To answer any formal questions of which due notice has been given

MATTERS FOR INFORMATION

27.  Annual Safety Audit 2008
Annual Safety Audit 2008 Report by Head of Waterways Strategy and Safety (word document) [111kb]

28.  Strategic Priorities 2009/2010
Strategic Priorities 2009/2010 Report by Chief Executive (word document) [46kb]
Appendix - Strategic Priorities 2009/10 (powerpoint document) [634kb]

29.  To note the date of the next meeting
Friday 18 September 2009 at 1.30pm at Dragonfly House, 2 Gilders Way, Norwich
  

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