FS&GP Committee
The committees terms of reference include:
The preparation of annual estimates of income and expenditure
Drawing up and reviewing all council policies including Standing Orders and Financial Regulations
Regulation and control of council finances and accounting regulations
Consideration of matters arising form the reports of the internal and external auditors
Review of staffing levels
Approval of schedules of payments
Risk management
Review of insurance cover
Approval of virement applications from committees
Town twinning
Recommendation/approval of Section 137 payments
Delegated power to produce and manage the council newsletter, website, webcam and all publicity and press releases
This is only a summary of the powers of the committee
It meets on the third Thursday in the month and at other times if required by the chair
The committee comprises 8 members including the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, chairs of all the other committees and sufficient other members drawn from the council - currently:
Cllr Julia Bryson
Cllr Louise Emo - Chair, Environmental Services & Highways Committee
Cllr Barry Garvie - Deputy Mayor & Chair, Heritage & Culture Committee
Cllr Peter La Broy
Cllr Peter Moores - Mayor & Chair, Finance, Staffing & General Purposes Committee
Cllr Frank Partridge - Chair, Recreation Committee
Cllr Heather Patridge - Chair, Properties Committee
Cllr Roger Rowland - Chair, Planning Committee