To exercise on behalf of the Council powers and duties within existing policies and practices of general concern to Bideford excluding those matters specifically dealt with by another Committee.
To pre-investigate all financial decisions to ensure they fit with best value and are in the best interest of the tax payer and general public.
To prepare and recommend to Council annually, no later than its December meeting, a budget for the following financial year.
To consider and approve orders and expenditure which are within the Council’s existing budget.
To consider and approve/refuse all applications for grants, loans or other financial assistance received by the Council.
To approve and oversee any contracts or agency agreements entered into by the Council.
To monitor the financial affairs of the Council and spending against the agreed budget.
To consider and report to Council matters of a financial nature which may result in write-off of public monies.
To monitor spending and use of resources to ensure the Council obtains best value.
To consider all matters relating to the running of the Council, including administration, staffing and property management. This includes staff appraisals, pay and conditions of service, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
To review and ensure Financial Regulations are kept up to date.
To ensure compliance with Financial Regulations.
To ensure clear communication with other Council Committees where matters under consideration have an impact across more than one Committee.
The Documents Working Group will be a subset of the Staffing, Finance & General Purposes Committee.
