Stour Valley and Poole Partnership Joint Committee Agenda Monday, 23 March 2015, 2.00 pm Council Chamber, Council Offices, Furzehill, Wimborne Membership: Chairman: Cllr Mrs B T Manuel (East Dorset District Council) Cllr M H Duckworth, Christchurch Borough Council Cllr Mrs S J Derham Wilkes, Christchurch Borough Council Cllr P G Bennett, East Dorset District Council Cllr G Jefferson, North Dorset District Council Cllr M Roake, North Dorset District Council Cllr K Rampton, Borough of Poole Cllr N Sorton, Borough of Poole The business to be transacted is set out overleaf 13 March 2015 For further information please contact Nicky Hooley 01202 795265 or email democraticservices@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk Council Offices, Furzehill, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 4HN Agenda 1. Apologies for Absence The Democratic Services Officer to report any apologies for absence. 2. Declarations of Interest Members are reminded that any disclosable pecuniary interests must be declared. Pro forma for this purpose are available from the Members' Room. 3. Minutes of Previous Meeting 1-6 To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 19 January 2015. 4. SVPP Business Plan 2015/16 7 - 30 For Members to review and comment on the proposed Business Plan for the Partnership for 2015/2016 5. SVPP Collaboration Agreement and Scheme of Delegation 2015/16 31 - 54 To give delegations to officers of the SVPP, to administer all accounts in accordance with the Collaboration Agreement for the Partnership. 6. Council Tax - Section 13A Discretionary Discount Policy 2015/16 55 - 60 To introduce a Stour Valley & Poole Partnership Section 13A (1c) Council Tax Discretionary Discount Policy. 7. On-Line Claim and Risk Based Verification 2015/16 61 - 62 For Members to review and acknowledge the timetable for aligning the “New Claim” process for the SVPP and the Claim Verification Process in 2015/16. 8. Update on Phase 2 and 3 Verbal Report To receive a verbal update on Phase 2 and 3. 9. Minutes of Scrutiny Panel held on 25 February 2015 63 - 70 To review the minutes of the Stour Valley and Poole Partnership Joint Scrutiny Panel. 10. Forward Plan To receive an update on the Forward Plan for the Stour Valley and Poole Partnership. No other items of business can be considered unless the Chairman decides the matter is urgent for reasons that must be specified and recorded in the Minutes. To Follow