* RESOLVED –
1. That the new policy for discretionary rate relief, as set out in Section 4 of the officer’s report, be approved.
2. That the types of business listed at paragraph 5.2 of the officer’s report be excluded from the approved discretionary rate relief scheme.
3. That delegated authority be granted to the Director of Finance and Resources to make final decisions on behalf of the Council related to the application of the approved discretionary rate relief scheme.
4. That the proposed funding arrangements to support the administrative costs of the scheme, be approved.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
To devise a scheme of discretionary rate relief that is fair, simple to understand, and easy to administer.