Agenda
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CHAIR
1. To elect a Chair for the Council Year 2025/26.
2. The Chair to make the statutory declaration of acceptance of office.
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ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCILLOR
The Chief Executive, as County Returning Officer, formally to report the election of a new County Councillor: Peter Harpfor the Nork & Tattenhams division at the by-election held on 1 May 2025.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
The Chair to report apologies for absence. |
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To confirm the minutes of the meetings of the Council held on 18 March 2025 and 7 May 2025 (Extraordinary).
(Note: 7 May 2025 (Extraordinary) Council minutes to follow)
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
All Members present are required to declare, at this point in the meeting or as soon as possible thereafter (i) Any disclosable pecuniary interests and / or (ii) Other interests arising under the Code of Conduct in respect of any item(s) of business being considered at this meeting NOTES: · Members are reminded that they must not participate in any item where they have a disclosable pecuniary interest · As well as an interest of the Member, this includes any interest, of which the Member is aware, that relates to the Member’s spouse or civil partner (or any person with whom the Member is living as a spouse or civil partner) · Members with a significant personal interest may participate in the discussion and vote on that matter unless that interest could be reasonably regarded as prejudicial. |
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CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Chair to report. |
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VICE-CHAIR
1. To elect a Vice-Chair for the Council Year 2025/26.
2. The Vice-Chair to make the statutory declaration of acceptance of office.
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MOTION OF THANKS TO RETIRING CHAIR
The newly elected Chair to move a formal motion of thanks to Saj Hussain, the retiring Chair of the Council.
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ELECTION OF LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
To elect a Leader of the Council for a four-year term, expiring on the day of the post-election annual meeting which follows his / her election as Leader.
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LEADER'S STATEMENT
The Leader to make a statement.
There will be an opportunity for Members to ask questions and/or make comments.
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APPROVAL OF COUNTY COUNCILLOR ABSENCES
The purpose of this report is to request that the County Council considers whether to agree that County Councillors David Lewis (Camberley West) and Mark Sugden (Hinchley Wood, Claygate and Oxshott) continue to be absent from Council meetings by reason of ill health.
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ANNUAL REVIEW OF POLITICAL PROPORTIONALITY
To formally review the proportional political allocation of places on committees and to adopt a scheme of proportionality for the Council Year 2025/26.
(Note: report to follow) |
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APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
To appoint Members of the various Boards / Committees of the Council for the Council Year 2025/26 subject to any changes of membership to be reported to the meeting by Group Leaders.
(Note: report to follow)
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ELECTION OF COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMEN
To elect Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Committees for the Council Year 2025/26.
(Note: report to follow)
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To approve the updated Officer Code of Conduct for inclusion in the Council’s Constitution.
To adopt the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26, to be published in accordance with the Localism Act 2011.
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REPORT OF THE AUDIT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE - CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
To endorse the inclusion of the updated Code of Corporate Governance into the Constitution.
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MEMBERS' QUESTION TIME
The Leader of the Council, the Deputy Leader or the appropriate Member of the Cabinet or the chairman of a committee to answer any questions on any matter relating to the powers and duties of the County Council, or which affects the county.
(Note: Notice of questions in respect of the above item on the agenda must be given in writing, preferably by e-mail, to Democratic Services by 12 noon on Wednesday 14 May 2025).
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STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS
Any Member may make a statement at the meeting on a local issue of current or future concern.
(Note: Notice of statements must be given in writing, preferably by e-mail, to Democratic Services by 12 noon on Monday 19 May 2025). |
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REPORT OF THE CABINET
To receive the report of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 18 March 2025 (Extraordinary), 22 April 2025, 7 May 2025 (Extraordinary). |
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MINUTES OF CABINET MEETINGS
Any matters within the minutes of the Cabinet’s meetings, and not otherwise brought to the Council’s attention in the Cabinet’s report, may be the subject of questions and statements by Members upon notice being given to Democratic Services by 12 noon on Monday 19 May 2025.
(Note: 7 May 2025 (Extraordinary) Cabinet minutes to follow)
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