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Burial Authority (BA)
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Composition:
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Six members
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Chairmanship:
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Chairman and Vice Chairman to be elected
from the members of the Committee at the first meeting in each
Council year..
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Quorum:
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Four members
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Meetings:
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As required
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Timing:
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Biannual
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Venue:
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Guildhall
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Reports to:
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Full Council
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Remit:
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Management and operation of Churchtown
Cemetery and to work within the individual delegated authority
budget.
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Terms of Reference & Matters Delegated to
the Committee:
1.
The provision and
management of a burial and cremated remains service.
2.
The improvement,
maintenance and management of the grounds in Churchtown
Cemetery.
3.
To consider such
matters as may be delegated by the Council from time to
time.
4.
Reviewing the level of
fees and charges of the Committee’s functions and making
appropriate recommendations to the P & F Committee.
5.
To consider and submit
to the P & F Committee annual estimates of income and
expenditure on continuing services and capital expenditure for the
forthcoming year and 5-year forecast.
6.
Authorization of
expenditure within the Committee budget, provided that the payment
is made from a budget that is within the limits of the scheme of
delegation or previously approved by the Council. The Committee
cannot commit or spend from future budgets not confirmed or from
future years.
7.
The virement of funds
within the Committee total budget must be authorized by the P &
F Committee.
8.
All aspects of Health
and Safety that fall within the remit of the Committee.
9.
Making recommendations
to the Council on all matters not within existing
policy.
10.
Preparation and review
of a plan for future requirements within the scope of the Committee
regardless of feasibility.
Matters not delegated to the
Committee:
Any matter falling within the remit of
the Committee which involves the introduction of a new policy or
changes to existing policy, future direction and
strategy.