Agenda item
Apologies for Absence and Chair's Announcements
To receive any apologies for absence and any announcements from the Chair.
Minutes:
1.1 There were no apologies for absence.
1.2 The Chair explained that, following consultation regarding the order of business for this meeting, the first item of substantive business at this meeting would be, as set out on the agenda, the consideration of the Draft Consolidated Budget 2011/12.
1.3 During the course of the meeting, the Chair welcomed to the public gallery students from St Lawrence University in New York.