Decision details

Ruth Lowry presented the report on the effectiveness of the committee following an Internal Audit Service assessment. As a first step it was proposed that the committee consider amending its terms of reference and approve the actions set out in the report to support its own operation.

In the context of the proposed terms of reference, the committee discussed its role in relation to risk, treasury management and standards.

Resolved: - That:

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(i)  The revised terms of reference, including the change of name to the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee are approved and submitted to the next full council for approval.

(ii)  The actions set out in the report at Appendix B are approved.

(iii)  The Committee receive a report on the current standards regime at its next meeting in September.