Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Decision made
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
This report sets out proposals that amend the
current procedures for granting relief from National Non-Domestic
(Business) Rates.
199/2003 That cabinet approved the amendments
to the guidelines as set out in appendix 1 of the report
(highlighted in bold and italic in the column of figures section),
including the removal of clauses (vii) and (viii).
200/2003 The Cabinet recommended to Council the following
amendments to the employee delegation scheme and appeal
arrangements to be incorporated into the constitution:(i) The
Director of Finance and Corporate Services be given delegated
authority to determine relief from non-domestic rates in accordance
with the approved guidelines.(ii) Any appeal arising from a
disputed decision made under these delegated powers or where the
guidelines do not cover the circumstances surrounding the claim for
relief shall be to the Cabinet.
Relief from business rates where appropriate
is a crucial factor in the survival of many voluntary organisations
that support the educational, cultural and economic well being of
the Medway area. An equitable and affordable procedure for the
award of such relief is a necessary part of the Council's
administrative process.
Publication date: 08/07/2003
Date of decision: 08/07/2003
Decided at meeting: 08/07/2003 - Cabinet
Effective from: 22/07/2003
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