Agenda

To note any declarations of interest from the Councillors.  They are asked to indicate the relevant agenda item, the nature of the interest and in particular whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest.

Any declarations of interest made at the meeting which is not on the register of interests should be notified to the Monitoring Officer for inclusion.

To agree the minutes of the previous meeting as a correct record.

To note any announcements from the Lord Mayor

Under the Council’s constitution, there is no provision for public forum at the Annual Council meeting. However, in consultation with the Mayor and Party Group Leaders, the Lord Mayor has determined that written statements from members of the public will be accepted for this meeting on the following basis:

1. The wording of all written statements must be submitted by the deadline of midday Thursday 4 May 2023 due to bank holidays. Please note that public questions are not permitted on this occasion. Statements should be sent to democratic.services@bristol.gov.uk

2. Statements for this meeting must be about the reports included on the agenda.

3. One written statement per member of the public or member of Council is permitted.

Details of all statements submitted will be sent to the Lord Mayor, Mayor and all Councillors as soon as possible after the above deadline.

Recommendation: To approve the dates and times of Full Council meetings in 2023-2024.

Recommendation: to approve the composition of Committees for the 2023-24 municipal year (full recommendations are set out in detail at the end of the report).

Recommendations

1. To review and approve the allocation of seats on committees in accordance with the statutory requirements concerning political balance and to approve the appointment of Members (and substitutes) to serve on committees (full recommendations set out at the end of this report).

2. To appoint Chairs to the Committees/Commissions as proposed.

Recommendation: That Members note the Scrutiny Annual Report 22/23.