Agenda and draft minutes
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Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting were signed as a correct record by the Chair. |
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Declarations of interest.
If Councillors have any questions relating to predetermination or interests in items on this Agenda, please contact the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting. Minutes: None |
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DBCP Operational Plan Q3 2022-23 Part 1 Minutes: The Head of the Partnership introduced the item. He discussed the unclear implications of the new regulator, and that all but one performance indicator was on target. Risk register, application numbers, and validation process were all also discussed. The Committee heard that the LABC had been appointing apprentices.
Resolved
That the report be noted. |
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Q3 2022-23 Operational report Part 1 Minutes: The Head of the Partnership introduced the report. He informed the committee about National and Local Awards, including nominations, and the LABC South West Awards in Torbay. The Committee also heard about environmental impact, dangerous structures, and follow up in the enforcement process. It was also noted what statutory duties DBC had to ensure safety of public. This included fencing but not demolishing buildings unless there is council backing, however this needed to be reviewed and clarified by the partnership agreement.
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That the report be noted. |
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Q3 2022-23 Operational Report Part 2 Minutes: The Head of the Partnership introduced the report. This included discussion on staffing, equipment, costs, and customer feedback.
Resolved
That the report be noted. |
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Financial Monitoring Report Q3 2022-3 Part 2 Minutes: The Head of the Partnership introduced the report. The discussion included chargeable income, reserves, fees, retirement and pension contribution.
A report on the pension fund was requested.
Resolved
That the report be noted.
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Other Business · Fee increase for 2023/2024 · Pension Costs Variation Minutes:
In response to a question from a committee member, the Head of the Partnership explained the process for grading surveyors and how it would work with the Level 6 Surveyors. There was a request for clarity on the expectations of the role through the Validation Process. The Government have brought this requirement in so Surveyors must be licenced to operate.
The Committee were informed that approved Inspectors will need to be licenced as well as Local Authorities. |