To receive apologies for non attendance submitted by Task and Finish Group Members.

Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda.

To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration.

To review the notes of the meeting on 22 January 2010.

Panel Members to consider recommendations resulting from the work of the Task and Finish Group.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the following item(s) of business on the grounds that it (they) involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph(s)   of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act, as amended by the Freedom of Information Act 2000.