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(1)  
The Chair advised that this year marked the
50th Anniversary of North Hertfordshire District
Council.
 

(2)  
The Chair advised that, in accordance with Council Policy, the
meeting would be recorded.
 

(3)  
The Chair reminded Members that the Council had
declared both a Climate Emergency and an Ecological Emergency.
These are serious decisions, and mean that, as this was an
emergency, all of us, Officers and Members had that in mind as we
carried out our various roles and tasks for the benefit of our
District.
 

(4)  
The Chair drew attention to the item on the agenda front pages
regarding Declarations of Interest and reminded Members that, in
line with the Code of Conduct, any Declarations of Interest needed
to be declared immediately prior to the item in question.
 

(5)  
The Chair advised that the normal procedure rules in respect of
debate and times to speak will apply.
 

(6)  
The Chair advised that 4.8.23(a) of the Constitution did not apply
to this meeting. A comfort break would be held at an appropriate
time, should proceedings continue at length.

 

(7)  
The Chair thanks attendees to his Civic Event and
confirmed that £2,365 had been raised for his chosen
charities. .
 

(8)  
The Chair advised that there had been some changes
to Polling Station locations at the upcoming election, with posters
available for Members to display at suitable locations around their
wards.
 

(9)  
The Chair advised on the process for those Members
not standing or unsuccessful with their re-election to return their
IT equipment.  
 

(10)        
The Chair thanked those Members not standing at the
forthcoming election for their service to the Council.
 

(11)        
The Chair reminded Members to submit the required
elections expenses forms by 6 June 2024.