*RESOLVED –
That it be recommended to the Standards and Audit Committee:
1. That the supporting documents to the officer’s report, attached at Appendices 1, 2 and 3, be approved and the Annual Governance Statement be signed by the Leader and Chief Executive.
2. That a further review of Council compliance with of the Code of Corporate Governance be undertaken in 12 months’ time.
3. That progress with regard to the issues and future challenges identified in the Annual Governance Statement be monitored by the Corporate Leadership 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. To comply with the requirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.
3. To support the maintenance of sound governance arrangements within the Council.
*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.