Issue - meetings

Report by the Assistant Chief Executive

10.1     The Committee considered a report by the Assistant Chief Executive on the review of the Corporate Governance Framework for 2021/22 together with the following comment from the Audit Committee:

that the Annual Governance Statement includes a statement that, in relation to the appointment of Members to outside bodies, the Council avoids structural conflict of interests where possible.

10.2     The Committee RESOLVED to:

1)         approve the action plan for 2022/23 as set out in Annex E of Appendix 1;

2)         note that actions identified to enhance governance arrangements are reflected in Business Plans and that implementation will be monitored throughout the year;

3)         confirm that Members are satisfied with the level of assurance provided to them through this report and the Council’s governance framework and processes;

4)         agreed that the comment of the Audit Committee be included in the Annual Governance Statement;

5)         confirm that there were no further identify any significant governance issues that should be included in the Council’s Annual Governance Statement;

6)         approve the draft Annual Governance Statement for signature by the Leader and the Chief Executive and publication within the Statement of Accounts; and

7)         approve the Local Code of Corporate Governance for 2022/23.