Minutes:
The Leader stated that due to the extensive length of the agenda, particularly the budget reports, he anticipated that it was unlikely the Cabinet meeting would be concluded within the two and half hours (9.00pm) set out in the Executive Procedure Rules.
In accordance with Executive Procedure Rule (i) (a), the Leader therefore proposed and it was agreed to extend the meeting beyond this time to continue in the normal manner and complete the business remaining on the agenda.
Resolved – That the meeting continue in the normal manner beyond two and a half hours to complete the business remaining on the agenda.