Issue details

The Council's Annual Governance Statement 2020/21 & Code of Corporate Governance 2021/22

The County Council is required to produce and approve an Annual Governance Statement (AGS) which will be included in its Annual Statement of Accounts for 2020/21.

In addition, Full Council in July 2016 approved a new Code of Corporate Governance for the County Council that reflected new CIPFA/Solace guidance. Full Council also agreed that the Code would be reviewed on an annual basis.

Therefore, the Committee is asked to consider the updated Code of Corporate Governance and whether it wishes to make any changes to recommend to Full Council. It will also be asked to approve the Annual Governance Statement.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Decision due: 26 Apr 2021 by Audit, Risk and Governance Committee

Lead director: Director of Corporate Services

Contact: Paul Bond Email: paul.bond@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534676.

Agenda items

Documents

  • The Council's Annual Governance Statement 2020/21 & Code of Corporate Governance 2021/22