Decision details

*RESOLVED –

1.   That the following documents be noted and referred to the Standards and Audit Committee for approval:

a)   the Annual Review of the Local Code of Corporate Governance for 2015/16;

b)   the Annual Governance Statement;

c)   the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan.

2.   That a review of the Code of Corporate Governance be undertaken in 12 months’ time.

3.   That progress on the Action Plan be monitored by the Corporate Management Team.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

To enable the Cabinet and the Standards and Audit Committee to influence the development of, and monitor compliance with, the Code of Corporate Governance.

In order to comply with the requirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.

To support the maintenance of sound governance arrangements within the Council.