Mr WF Gillespie, Chair - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service

- 6 -Referring to Members’ Allowances, the Director of Finance & Performance Managementadvised Members that it was their responsibility to ensure that any allowance theywished to claim was entered on the appropriate claim form. He explained that Financestaff could not ‘anticipate’ what Members may wish to claim for, or enter any unclaimedamounts on their claim forms. The latter would be contrary to Accounting/Auditing rulesand regulations. He indicated that he would be happy to provide additional copies of theTravel and Subsistence Circular to any Member who requires it.Media Launch – Animal Rescue TeamThe Chief Fire Officer informed Members of the Media launch of NIFRS Animal RescueTeam which was being held on 25 October 2006 in Carryduff.8 Relevant CorrespondenceThe Chair informed Members of a letter received from Mr P Simpson in respect ofMembers’ Allowances.He suggested that a proposal to review the current allowances paid to Members bepresented to the Department. He explained that a Working Group would be establishedto take the matter forward and highlighted that the Director of Finance & PerformanceManagement was currently collating background information for consideration.Mr Campbell indicated his willingness to assist the Working Group with the proposal.9 Sealing of DocumentsThere were no documents for sealing.10 Meetings of the Board and its CommitteesMembers noted Meetings of the Board and its Committees scheduled to take placeduring the month of November.The Chief Fire Officer informed Members that a Meeting of the Audit Committee wouldbe held on 14 November 2006. The Chair indicated that the Remuneration Committeewould also meet during November._____________________________THIS CONCLUDED THE BUSINESSAND THE MEETING TERMINATEDAT 3.30 PM_____________________________Board Meeting – 24 October 2006