Council and Democracy

Issue - decisions

Review of the Code of Corporate Governance and the Annual Governance Statement

09/04/2019 - Review of the Code of Corporate Governance and the Annual Governance Statement

*RESOLVED –

 

1.   That the supporting documents to the officer’s report, attached at Appendices A, B, C and D, be approved and referred to the Standards and Audit Committee.

 

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

 

3.   That progress with regard to implementation of the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan be actively monitored by the Corporate Management Team.

 

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

 

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

 

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

 

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