MINUTES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING

held on 4 September 2006 at 7.30pm in the Library Room

PRESENT: Cllrs Mrs Gregory, Mrs McKechnie, Weston, Peeler, Gridley and Worth

07/39 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN FOR THE MEETING
The Chairman being absent due to ill health and the Vice Chairman, Cllr McPartland having sent his apologies, the remaining members offered the Chair to Cllr Mrs McKechnie for the evening's meeting. Cllr Mrs McKechnie then took the Chair.

07/40 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Cllr McPartland sent his apologies, Cllr Mrs Myers was not present due to illness.

07/41 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
None were declared

07/42 MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 7 August 2006
It was AGREED that the minutes were a true record of the meeting and they were signed by the Acting Chairman. Proposer: Cllr Worth, seconded by Cllr Mrs Gregory.

07/43 RESPONSIBLE FINANCE OFFICER'S REPORT
The RFO presented her report.

07/44 RECONCILIATION AND CHEQUES FOR PAYMENT
Members considered the list of cheques for payment. It was AGREED that they be signed as listed.

07/45 MATTERS OF REPORT
a) The internal audit report had been received by the Committee. The Chairman felt that satisfactory progress had been made with the Financial System, due to the sound financial background of the Clerk, for which thanks were given.

07/46 CLOSURE OF MEETING
There being no further business, the Chairman closed the meeting at 7.45 pm.

Signed:
Date 2 October 2006

(Chairman)