Agenda and draft minutes

To note the appointment of Councillor Stuart Davies by North Somerset Council.

Members of the public who reside or work in the Avon and Somerset Force

area may submit a statement or petition or ask a maximum of two questions

at a Panel meeting.

Statements or questions should be e-mailed to Patricia.Jones@somerset.gov.uk, or sent to the Democratic Services Team, County Hall Taunton TA1 4DY (marked for the attention of Patricia Jones). Statements must be received no later than noon on Thursday 7^th December 2023. Questions must be received no later than 3 clear working days before the meeting – 5pm on Monday 4^th December 2023.

Please note that all statements and questions must relate to matters that fall within

the Panel’s functions and responsibilities.

The Statutory Register of Member’s Interests can be inspected by contacting Patricia Jones in the Democratic Services Team on Tel: 07855 284506 or patricia.jones@somerset.gov.uk.

To confirm as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising or actions emerging from the minutes.

To receive any updates from the Chair.

To update the Panel on the Strategic Plan approved at the Governance and Scrutiny Board in September 2023.

To consult with the Panel on the budgetary process leading to the setting of the 2024/25 revenue budget – council tax precept and capital programme.

To receive an update on the Commissioner’s activities since the last meeting.

To consider and discuss the latest performance information.

To provide the Panel with an overview of all complaints.

To note the current work programme.

Thursday 1^st February 2024 (The Deane House).