Parish Council Minutes

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

PRESENT: Cllr Val McPherson BEM (Chair), Cllrs Brian Richards (Vice), Rolf van Apeldoorn, Jane Rogers, Tracey Martin (Clerk).

ELECTION OF THE CHAIRMAN TO THE COUNCIL AND TO RECEIVE THE CHAIRMAN'S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE: Cllr van Apeldoorn proposed Cllr McPherson and Cllr Rogers seconded. A vote was taken and the Council resolved to appoint Cllr McPherson as Chairman. Cllr McPherson's Declaration of Acceptance of Office was signed and received.
ELECTION OF THE VICE-CHAIRMAN TO THE COUNCIL AND TO RECEIVE THE VICE-CHAIRMAN'S DECLARATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE: Cllr McPherson proposed Cllr Richards and Cllr Rogers seconded. A vote was taken and the Council resolved to appoint Cllr Richards as Vice-Chairman. Cllr Richards's Declaration of Acceptance of Office was signed and received.
WELCOME AND APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE: Cllr Alex Barter and Cllr Richard Myers sent their apologies in advance of the meeting. Apologies were approved by the Council.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST: None declared.
TO APPOINT REPRESENTATIVES ON THE UNDER MENTIONED BODIES/GROUPS

WDALC: It was resolved that Cllr McPherson will continue to represent the Parish Council.
North West Chiltern Community Board: As there were no other nominations, it was resolved that Cllr McPherson and Cllr Rogers will continue to represent the Parish Council.
Monks Risborough and Princes Risborough Parochial Charities: It was resolved that Cllr Rogers and Cllr Myers will continue to represent the Parish Council. Clerk to contact the recently appointed Trustee to ensure that she has accepted the position. Action: Clerk

6. TO REVIEW AND CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY FOR THE GENERAL POWER OF COMPETENCE AND ADOPT: The Clerk confirmed that she is CiLCA qualified and that two thirds of Councillors had been elected. The Parish Council resolved to adopt the General Power of Competence.

7. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF APPROPRIATE STANDING ORDERS AND FINANCIAL REGULATIONS: Councillors were in agreement to approve the current Standing Orders and Financial Regulations.

8. FUTURE MEETING DATES: All dates confirmed.

There being no further business the meeting closed at 7.12pm.