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Finance & Personnel

Terms of Reference

Committee membership is made up by: Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chairs of each committee to establish a quorum, however all other members of Council have the right to attend any meeting and have speaking and voting rights
Review and advise on the Council’s overall financial status
Monitor the Council’s financial performance on a regular basis, and consider adjustment of budgets, plans, and activities where appropriate
Oversee the Council’s financial business, particularly internal and external audit and banking arrangements
Prepare a budget for the forthcoming financial year for the Administration budget, in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the Council and its precept timetable
Draft the Council’s precept proposal in relation to the forthcoming financial year after consideration of all committee budget proposals, in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the Council and its precept timetable
Management of the role of Town Clerk
Agree staffing levels and management structure
Oversee the appointment procedure for all staff
Determine pay and conditions of employed staff
Provide support, guidance and accountability for the Chair on all Personnel matters
Review the Council pay policy and its implementation in line with NALC and LALC regulations and guidelines
Refer any employment financial implications to the Full Council
Support strategic planning for internal promotions, temporary and permanent staffing posts
Manage an annual review/appraisal system for employed staff, including target setting under direction from line managers

Members

Chairman Mayor: Cllr Joshua Yarham

Members: Deputy Mayor & Chair of TH&C – Cllr Miss Virginia Moran; Chair of AOS – Cllr Bob Broughton; Chair of P&H – Cllr David Shelton

The above structure forms the committee quorum status. All other members of Council may attend and vote.

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Planning & Highways

Terms of Reference

Consideration of and comment on any planning applications for Market Deeping forwarded by South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) or Lincolnshire County Council (LCC)
Evaluate and comment on planning and design documents presented to the Town Council for consideration
Consideration of any submissions made by developers for proposals for provision of public open spaces or other schemes of benefit to Market Deeping
Consideration of any submissions made by developers, SKDC, or LCC for proposals for long term development plans in Market Deeping or the surrounding areas that may impact upon Market Deeping
Consultation with strategic and government agencies on matters pertaining to planning, and deal with any other matter passed to it from time to time
To refer to SKDC National, Local and Neighbourhood Planning policies when considering applications, and take guidance from SKDC on commenting on planning applications (e.g. regard to material and non-material planning considerations)
The Planning Committee has been granted delegated powers to be able to make decisions on behalf of the Town Council when responding to planning applications without the need for these decisions to be first reported to, and agreed upon, by Full Council. This delegated power has been granted to ensure that a response is made to SKDC and LCC planning application within their predetermined timescales, and this can be reviewed by Full Council at any time in the future
Consider all issues pertaining to highways, footpaths, street furniture, bus shelters
Arrange the installation and removal of the Christmas Tree in the Market Place
Arrange the contractual installation and removal of Christmas Lights in the High Street and Church Street
Prepare a budget for the forthcoming financial year, in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the Council and its precept timetable
Deal with any other matter passed to it from time to time

Members

Chairman: Cllr David Shelton

Members: Cllr Chris Davis; Cllr Brian Hembrow; Cllr Mrs Pauline Redshaw; Cllr Adam Brookes; Cllr Joshua Yarham

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Town Hall & Cemetery

Terms of Reference

Consideration of the fabric and maintenance of the Town Hall
Consideration of applications for the use of the Town Hall Chambers. The Town Hall and Cemetery committee has been granted delegated powers to be able to approve/refuse permission for the use of the Town Hall Chambers, without the need for these decisions to be first reported to, and agreed upon, by Full Council
Annually review list of hire charges for the use of the Town Hall
Ensure effective maintenance of the Market Deeping Old and New cemeteries, with the creation of work schedules for the dedicated Cemetery Keepers for both cemeteries as and when necessary
Ensure effective maintenance of The Spinney
Committee and Committee Chairman to support the Clerk to the Burial Board
Annually review the Burial Policy and List of Fees
Consider any special cases for dispensation in relation to the Burial Policy. The Town Hall and Cemetery committee (or if a decision is required quickly the Chair and the Clerk to the Burial Board) has been granted delegated powers to be able to make decisions on dispensation cases, without the need for these decisions to be first reported to, and agreed upon, by Full Council
Produce and review job specifications for the dedicated Cemetery Keepers as and when required by the Personnel Committee
Prepare a budget for the forthcoming financial year, in accordance with the Financial Regulations of the Council and its precept timetable
Has delegated power to approve banner requests
Deal with any other matter passed to it from time to time

Members

Chairman: Cllr Miss Virginia Moran

Members: Cllr Bob Broughton; Cllr Brian Hembrow; Cllr Mrs Pauline Redshaw; Cllr David Shelton; Cllr Mrs Jean Sked

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