Policy and Strategy Committee

Thursday 15 December 2005 at 3.00 pm

Present:  Councillors Blair, Forbes, Hill, McCabe, McCormick (M), Mitchell, Robertson, Snoddy and White.

Chair:  Councillor Blair presided.

In attendance:  Interim Chief Executive, Depute Chief Executive, Director of Community Services, Director of Education Services, Mr G Douglas (for Solicitor to the Council), Chief Financial Officer and Mr W Hughes (Interim Finance Support).

Apologies:  Councillor Roach.

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General Fund Revenue Budget 2006/08

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There was submitted a report dated 12 December 2005 by the Chief Financial Officer (1) providing an update on the 2006/08 General Fund Revenue Budget and (2) advising of the action which it is proposed to take over the coming weeks in order that a balanced budget can be set during February 2006.

Decided:  that the Committee note the current position of the 2006/08 Revenue Budget and the action to be taken to ensure that a balanced budget can be set during February 2006.