To: All Members of Bratton Parish Council
You are hereby summoned to attend the Annual Council Meeting of the Parish Council to be
held on Wednesday 19th May 2021 in the Jubilee Hall, Bratton commencing
at 7.00 pm for the transaction of the business shown on the agenda below.
Nicola J Duke – Parish Clerk
7th May 2021
Open Forum to hear from members of the public
Please note that matters raised under Open Forum will be subject to a limit of three minutes and should be notified to the clerk by 6.45 pm on the night of the meeting.
Prior to the start of the meeting the Parish Clerk will confirm that, following the Ordinary Elections, all members have signed their Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
AGENDA ITEM
2021/01 Election of Chair
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 ss 15 (2) and 34 (2) to elect a Chair of the Parish Council for the municipal year 2021/2022
2021/02 Declaration of acceptance of office
To receive the Chair’s signed declaration of acceptance of office
2021/03 Apologies for Absence and to consider the reasons given
Council to receive apologies for absence and, if appropriate, to resolve to approve the reasons given. LGA 1972 s85(1)
2021/04 Election of Vice-Chair
In accordance with the Local Government Act 1972 ss 15 (6) and 34 (6) to elect a Vice-Chair of the Parish Council for the municipal year 2021/2022
2021/05 Declaration of Acceptance of Office
To receive the Vice-Chair’s signed declaration of acceptance of office
2021/06 Declarations of Interest and Dispensations to Participate
a) To receive declarations of interest in respect of matters contained in this agenda, in accordance with the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 in respect of officers and the Localism Act 2011 in respect of members
b) To receive any dispensation requests received by the Parish Clerk and not previously considered
2021/07 Parish Council Elections 2021
Following the Ordinary Elections to consider whether to proceed with a co-option process for the vacant seat.
2021/08 Parish Councillor Representatives
To agree member portfolios and representation to outside bodies for 2021/2022:
• Highways and Parish Steward
• Jubilee Hall
• Area Board
• Allotments
• Reeves Orchard
• Neighbourhood Plan
• Environment
2021/09
Parish Council Committees
To appoint parish council committees and memberships for the municipal year 2021/2022:
a) Staffing Committee
b) Bratton Recreation Ground
2021/10 Parish Council Insurance 2021/2022
To confirm insurance arrangements for 2021/2022 (information to follow on receipt)
2021/11 Parish Council banking arrangements 2021/2022
To confirm bank signatories for 2021/2022
2021/12 Calendar of meetings
To note the Calendar of Meetings for the 2021/2022 municipal year:
Tuesday 8th June 2021 – Approval of accounts 2020/2021
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Tuesday 14th September 2021
Tuesday 9th November 2021 – Budget setting 2022/2023
Tuesday 11th January 2022 – Precept setting 2022/2023
Tuesday 8th March 2022 – Year end procedures 2021/2022
Tuesday 10th May 2022 – Annual Parish Meeting and Annual Council Meeting