*RESOLVED –
1. That it be recommended to the Standards and Audit Committee that the supporting documents to the officer’s report, attached at Appendices 1 and 2, be approved and the Annual Governance Statement for 2021/22 be signed by the Leader and Chief Executive.
2. That a further review of Council compliance with the Code of Corporate Governance be undertaken in 12 months’ time.
3. That the Corporate Leadership Team monitor progress with regard to the actions recommended to address the issues and future challenges identified in the Annual Governance Statement.
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
1. To enable the Cabinet and the Standards and Audit Committee to monitor the Council’s 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 risk management, governance and control arrangements within the Council.