Issue - meetings

The Leader of the Council submitted a report detailing proposals for taking forward the 2014/15 Annual Governance Statement. 

The Head of Governance and Risk Management drew Members’ attention to the matters identified for amendment and / or further consultation, the detail of which was set out in the report.  He explained the internal consultation process undertaken with senior Officers when items had been raised, which were considered to be significant governance issues, so that enhancements to internal control arrangements could be drawn up.

Members noted the content of the Annual Governance Statement and the matters identified for amendment and / or further consideration as detailed in the report now submitted.

RESOLVED – that (A) the Annual Governance Statement be noted;

(B)       the matters identified for further consideration, as detailed in the report submitted be noted; and

(C)       the proposed process for taking forward the 2014/15 Annual Governance Statement be approved.