5th Meeting of the Commission for Rural Communities

Thursday, 15 March 2007, from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm
Portland House, London

Minutes of this meeting


Agenda


  1. Chairman’s introduction

  2. Apologies for absence and declaration of interests

  3. Minutes of the Commission for Rural Communities meeting held on Thursday, 15 February 2007.

  4. Matters arising from the minutes of the Commission for Rural Communities meeting held on Thursday, 15

    February 2007.

  5. Chief Executive’s report and matters arising
    This report provides an update on activities in the various programme areas during February.

  6. Rural Advocate’s report and matters arising
    An update on activities in February and reports on recent visits.

  7. The Corporate Plan and Presentation of the Programme Plans – 07 CRC 05
    To present the revised draft of the CRC’s Corporate Plan for 2007/2008 to 2009/2010 for Commissioners to approve for submission to the Minister of Rural Affairs.

  8. Establishment of Reference Groups – 07 CRC 06
    Commissioners are asked to approve formation of reference groups.

  9. Relocation Update
    – CLOSED – 07 CRC 07

  10. Procurement Update – 07 CRC 08

    Update on the current position with regard to CRC’s procurement strategy and policies, and to present the proposed workplan for reviewing and updating the strategy and policies.   

  11. 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review Submission and Next Steps – 07 CRC 09
    To note the CRC’s submission and discuss next steps.

  12. Any Other Business

  13. Date of next meeting
    - 18 & 19 April – Commission visit to Brussels
    - Thursday, 17 May at John Dower House, Cheltenham