Minutes of Proceedings

HEALTH, SOCIAL SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING 
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
TUESDAY, 14 OCTOBER 2010
ROOM 135, PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

Present:
Mr Jim Wells MLA (Chairperson) 
Mrs Mary Bradley MLA 
Mr Sam Gardiner MLA

Apologies: 
Mr Kieran Deeny MLA 
Mrs Michelle O’Neill MLA (Deputy Chairperson)

In Attendance: 
Dr Kathryn Bell (Clerk)
Ms Leanne Johnston (Clerical Supervisor)

The meeting commenced at 12.57p .m. in closed session.

1. Apologies.

Apologies as above.

2. Procedures of sub-committee.

The Chairperson advised members of the procedures for sub-committees under standing orders.

The Chairperson advised members that the terms of reference for the sub-committee is the appointment of a specialist advisor to the Committee for Budget 2010.

3. Consideration of documentation.

Members considered the draft tender pack including the terms of reference and invitation to tender.

Members also considered a select tender list provided by Assembly Research Services.

Agreed: The sub-committee agreed to make a recommendation to the full Committee that it should issue the tender pack as drafted to the people on the select tender list.

Members noted the timetable for the appointment of the specialist adviser.

4. Date, time and place of the next meeting.

The next meeting of the sub-committee will take place on Tuesday 9 th November 2010 at 12.30 p.m. in room 135, Parliament Buildings.

The Chairperson adjourned the meeting at 1.24 p .m.