Local Government and Communities Committee, 14 Jan 2009

Meeting date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Official Report 186KB pdf

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Decision on Taking Business in Private

Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the first meeting in 2009 of the Local Government and Communities Committee. I give a special welcome to Susan Duffy in her role as clerk to the committee. I am sure that I speak on behalf of all members of the committee in saying that we look forward to working with her in the coming years.

I remind members of the public and committee members to turn off their mobile phones and BlackBerrys.

Agenda item 1 is to decide whether to take agenda item 4 in private.

Should we not be deciding whether to take items 3 and 4 in private?

We have to decide whether to take item 4 in private. Under that item, the committee will consider its approach to future work. Do members agree to take it in private?

Members indicated agreement.