STAUNTON PARISH COUNCIL

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday 14th May 2024

Venue: Corse and Staunton Village Hall Annexe

Time: 7:30pm

Present: Councillors; J. Millar, D. Williams, B. Allen, D. Peach, J. Capper, P. Burford (District Councillor), C. Williams (District Councillor), G. Moseley (County Councillor), B. Buck (Corse Parish Council Representative), G. Millar (Clerk), Tim Brown (Scouts Representative)  and 8 Parishioners.

1.    To Elect a Chairman

After a vote was taken, it ended unanimously in favour of Cllr Millar. This was proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Capper.

2.    Chairman to sign the Acceptance of Office

The Acceptance of Office was duly signed.

3.    To elect a Vice-Chairman

After a vote was taken, it ended unanimously in favour of Cllr Williams and he duly signed the Acceptance of Office. This was proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Capper.

4.    Receive Apologies

Apologies were received from Cllr Fuller.

5.    Declarations of Interest

None declared.

6.    Approval of General Policies

All General Policies were approved by the Council. This was proposed by Cllr Williams and seconded by Cllr Capper.

7.    Approval of Finance Policies

All Finance Policies were approved by the Council. This was proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Peach.

8.    Approval of Personnel Policies

All Personnel Policies were approved by the Council. This was proposed by Cllr Capper and seconded by Cllr Peach.

9.    Approval of Third-Party Personnel Policies

All Third-Party Personnel Policies were approved by the Council following a minor amendment highlighted by Cllr Peach. This was proposed by Cllr Peach and seconded by Cllr Williams.

10.General Power of Competence

All Councillors re-approved Staunton Parish Council’s eligibility. This was proposed by Cllr Allen and seconded by Cllr Williams.

11.Councillor Delegation Arrangements  

All Councillors approved the arrangements as will remain the same for 2024/25.

12.Insurance

The Council was notified that Staunton Parish Council is still awaiting its renewal documents for 2024/25. Once received, these will be circulated to Councillors.

13.Subscriptions

All Councillors approved the subscriptions held for 2024/25. This was proposed by Cllr Peach and seconded by Cllr Williams.

14.Any Other Business & Public Participation

No items raised.

15.Conclusion

Cllr Millar thanked all for attending, and formally closed the meeting.  

The meeting finished at 7:45pm

Signed:                                                                                  Date: