Meeting documents

To confirm as an accurate record the Minutes of the meeting held on […].

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 January 2021 be approved and signed as an accurate record.

To receive any requests to address the Committee or respond to any questions from members for the public. (Please see the notes for further information)

There were no public questions or statements submitted for consideration at the meeting.

There were no declarations of interest reported at the meeting.

Senior Management Team to present the Committee’s updated Work Programme.

Senior Management Team submitted an up to date Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Work Programme.

Resolved:         That the updated Audit, Governance and Standards Work Programme be noted.

A representative of Veritau to present a report outlining the work undertaken by the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud team.

A representative of Veritau presented a report outlining the work undertaken by the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud team.

Resolved:  That the report be noted.

A representative of Veritau to present a report seeking approval for the planned program of Internal Audit work for 2021/22.

A representative of Veritau presented a report seeking approval for the planned programme of Internal Audit work for 2021/22.

Resolved:  That the Internal Audit Plan for 2021/22 be approved.

A representative of E&Y to provide an update on External Audit work.

A representative of E&Y provided an update on External Audit work.

Resolved:  That the update be noted.

The Corporate Directior (s151 Officer) to present a report with a proposed update to the Whistle-blowers Policy for Members’ consideration.

The Corporate Director (s151 Officer) presented a report with a proposed update to the Whistle-blowers Policy for Members’ consideration.

Resolved:  That the policy be approved.

The Corporate Director (s151 Officer) to present a report advising the committee of the significant partnerships that the Council is involved with and the governance arrangements currently in place.

The Corporate Director (s151 Officer) presented a report advising the committee of the significant partnerships that the Council is involved with and the governance arrangements currently in place.

Resolved:  That the report be noted.

The Corporate Director (s151 Officer) to present a report updating the Committee on progress on risk management and proposed future actions.

The Corporate Director (s151 Officer) presented a report updating the Committee on progress on risk management and proposed future actions.

Resolved:  That the report be noted.