To receive apologies for absence.

To receive details of any Member nominated to attend the meeting in place of another Member.

Members are reminded that they must not participate in the discussion or voting on any matter in which they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest and should leave the room prior to the commencement of the debate.

To receive the minutes of the Audit and Joint Committee meetings held on 24^th June 2013.

Copies attached marked 4a and 4b.

Report of the Treasurer is attached, marked 5.

Report of the External Auditor is attached, marked 6.

Report of the Audit Service Manager is attached, marked 7.

Report of the Audit Service Manager is attached, marked 8.

To consider a resolution under Section 100 (A) of the Local Government Act 1972 that the proceedings in relation to the following items shall not be conducted in public on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined by the provisions of Schedule 12A of the Act.

To receive the Exempt Minutes of the Joint Committee meeting held on 24th June 2013.

Copy attached marked 10.

Recommendations from the Chief Executives of the Owning Authorities are attached, marked 11.

Report of the Treasurer is attached, marked 12.

Report of the Director is attached, marked 13.

Report of the Director is attached, marked 14.

To consider a date and time for the next meeting.