Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to the minutes of the previous meeting of the Audit Committee held on 8^th February, 2017. The Committee noted that:-

(a) (Minute No. 43 – Audit Committee Self-Assessment) – a document is to be distributed to all Members prior to the next meeting, detailing the strengths and weaknesses of the Committee; the document will be considered at the Committee’s next meeting in July 2017;

(b) (Minute No. 47 – Local Code of Corporate Governance) - preparatory work has begun on the Annual Governance Statement, although the Governance Group has not yet had its first meeting;

(c) (Minute No. 50 – Procurement and Appointment of External Auditors – 2018/19 Onwards) – the recommendation within this Minute had been approved by the Council at its meeting held on 8th March, 2017 (Minute No. 140 refers);

(d) (Minute No. 52 – Risk Register Deep Dive – Assistant Chief Executive) – Members of the Committee requested the provision of a briefing note setting out the proposed work plan and agenda items for Committee meetings, for the forthcoming 2017/2018 Municipal Year. The Head of Internal Audit agreed to provide a Forward Work Plan to each committee meeting.

Resolved:- That the minutes of the previous meeting of the Audit Committee be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chairman.

Consideration was given to the minutes of the meeting held on 21^st September, 2016.

Resolved:-  That the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as a correct record for signature by the Chairman.