Meeting Details

Councillor Lloyd has tendered his apologies for absence.

Members are reminded that they should declare any personal and/or prejudicial interests at this point and that they should leave the meeting before any item, in which they have a prejudicial interest, is discussed.

To agree the minutes of the Fire Authority meeting, held on 10 May 2006, and that they be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

To receive any questions, statements or petitions, of which notice has been received, from members of the public.

To receive the minutes of the Strategy and Resources Committee meeting, held on 25 May 2006, and agree the recommendations at item 7.

This report asks the Fire Authority to approve formally the Statement on Internal Control (SIC) 2005/06, which must be included as part of the Statement of Accounts 2005/06 and to approve formally the SIC Improvement Plan 2006/07.

This report updates Members on the 2005/06 closure of accounts, and asks the Fire Authority formally to approve the Statement of Accounts 2005/06 attached as an appendix.

This report seeks the approval of Members for the contents and publication of the Fire Authority's Medium Term Financial Plan.

This report informs Members of the findings of a preliminary analysis of comparative financial information for Fire and Rescue Authorities reported by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. The report also seeks guidance from Members as to the means by which they would wish further more detailed examination of the information to be progressed.

This report advises Members of the statutory obligation set out in the Local Government Act 1999 that requires fire and rescue authorities to prepare and publish an annual Performance Plan by no later than the end of June each year. Members are asked to consider and approve the proposed draft plan for 2006 - 08.

This report informs Members of the release of the final Fire and Rescue National Framework 2006-08 document.