Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Eddie Johnson.

Councillors’ declarations of interest (if any) in relation to any matters on the agenda.

Councillors Jodi Dunne and Stacy Seales both declared a pecuniary interest as Council appointed non-executive directors of HTS.

Minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2022.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 5 October 2022 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillor Matthew Saggers asked the committee whether there had been any updates on the industrial infrastructure assets. Steve Bladen, BDO advised it would possibly be enforced on 25 December 2022, but this has not been finalised.

Steve Bladen also advised the committee that the 2023-2024 audit plan will not be ready for the next committee meeting.

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The Committee received its current work plan.

RESOLVED that the work plan is noted.

The Committee received an internal audit activity report which was presented by Sarah Marsh, Internal Audit Manager.

RESOLVED that the Committee:

A    Reviewed the outcomes of the work of the Internal Audit service for the period July to November 2022 and identified any issues for further consideration.

B    Approved the deferral of the IT Strategy and planned maintenance and major works audits.

C    Approved the revised Internal Audit Charter.

D    Approved the revised Code of Corporate Governance.

E     Approved the revised Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy.

The Committee received the Risk Management Report, which was presented by Stuart Moseley, Insurance and Risk Manager.

RESOLVED that the Committee:

A    Noted the Strategic Risks, risk scores and variation against risk appetite as at 30 September 2022.

B    Noted the revised Risk Matrix introduced at 1 April 2022.

C    Approved the revised Risk Appetite General Statement and risk appetite thresholds as set out by the Senior Management Board.

Any references arising from meetings held after the publication of this agenda will be circulated separately.

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To deal with any matters of an urgent nature.

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