Disclosure of any disclosable pecuniary interest in a matter to be discussed at the meeting and which is not included in the register of interests.  Members are reminded that they are required to leave the room during the discussion and voting on matters in which they have a disclosable pecuniary interest, whether or not the interest is entered in the register of members’ interests maintained by the Monitoring Officer

- To allow members of the public the opportunity to speak on an item listed on the Agenda up to a maximum of 3 minutes.

To approve and sign the minutes of the Finance Committee meeting held on Monday 9 August 2021.

To receive an update on any actions taken or outstanding from the previous Finance Committee meeting held on Monday 9 August 2021 not arising elsewhere on the agenda

– To note the position of financial cost centres compared to budgets at the end of Q3. If deemed appropriate approve any necessary adjustments or virements. To identify any projected underspent budgets.

- To note that the Bank Reconciliation for all accounts, including Petty Cash to 31 December 2021 has been checked & approved by Cllr. Underwood.

– To review tabled report.

– To review the provisional budget and make any appropriate adjustments prior to consideration by Full Council.

– To note the Council Tax Base for 2022-23 and make a recommendation of an appropriate Precept for consideration by Full Council.

- To receive details on the bank mandates that have been updated taking account of the member cohort changes and the recent appointment of a full-time Clerk/RFO.  Also agree on outstanding instructions still to be actioned.

- To approve for the Clerk/RFO to apply for a pre-paid credit-card issued by FairFX/Equals in the name of BHPC to allow for purchases to be made directly rather than staff members using personal cards and submitting an expense claim. 

- To receive and take action where recommended. UPDATE - IA Interim Audit report is still to be received.  This item will be considered once it has arrived.

- To request for the Responsible Financial Officer to attend and also approve the course fee.

- To pass resolution to exclude the public under Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960, so as to discuss the following confidential matters;