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COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS AND PRIVILEGES

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
WEDNESDAY, 24th September 2008
ROOM 135, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

Present:
Mrs Carmel Hanna (Chairperson)
Mr Allan Bresland
Mr Jonathan Craig
Mr David Hilditch
Mr Alastair Ross
Mr George Savage

In Attendance:
Mr John Torney (Principal Clerk)
Mr Paul Gill (Assembly Clerk)
Ms Hilary Bogle (Assistant Clerk)
Miss Carla Campbell (Clerical Supervisor)
Mr Lindsay Dundas (Clerical Officer)

Apology:
Mr Willie Clarke (Deputy Chairperson)
Rev Robert Coulter
Mr Brian Wilson

The meeting commenced at 2.08pm in public session.

Chairperson’s Introduction

The Chairperson welcomed Mr Jonathan Craig to his first meeting as a member of the Committee.

1. Apologies

Apologies are detailed above.

2. Declaration of Interests

The Chairperson reminded Members of their obligation to declare any relevant pecuniary or other interests before and during each Committee meeting.

3. Draft minutes of the meeting held on 17 th September 2008

The draft minutes of the meeting held on 17 th September 2008 were approved by the Committee.

Proposed: Mr David Hilditch

Seconded: Mr Alastair Ross

4. Matters Arising

Agreed: Members agreed that the Chairperson should write a letter on behalf of the Committee, to Dr Kevin Pelan and Miss Eleanor Murphy expressing the Committee’s appreciation of their hard work and commitment during the period in which they acted as Clerk and Assistant Clerk to the Committee.

5. Review of the Code and Guide

Members noted the background paper prepared by the Clerk.

Agreed: Following discussion Members agreed

6. Correspondence

Members noted correspondence received.

7. Any other business

There was no other business.

8. Date, time and place of next meeting.

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 1 st October 2008 at 2.00pm in Room 135 Parliament Buildings.

The Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 2.25pm.

Mrs Carmel Hanna MLA
Chairperson, Committee on Standards and Privileges.
Wednesday 1 st October 2008.

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