Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Simon Carter, Eddie Johnson and Matthew Saggers.

Councillor Stacy Seales attended as a substitute for Councillor Simon Carter.

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

Councillor Jodi Dunne declared a pecuniary interest as a Council appointed Director of HTS (Property and Environment) Ltd.

Councillor Colleen Morrison declared a pecuniary interest as a Council appointed Director of HTS (Housing and Regeneration) Ltd.

Minutes of the meeting held on 6 July 2023.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 6 July 2023 are agreed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

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The Committee received its current work plan.

RESOLVED that the work plan is noted.

The Committee received the risk management report.

RESOLVED that the Committee noted the strategic risks, risk scores and variation against risk appetite as at 30 September 2023.

The Committee considered the Period 8 Internal Audit Activity Report for 2023/24.

RESOLVED that:

A     The Committee reviewed the outcomes of the work of the Internal Audit service for the period July to November 2023.

B     The Committee approved the Internal Audit Charter.

C     The Committee approved the Code of Corporate Governance.

D     The Committee approved the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy.

E     Compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards be noted.

The Committee considered the Audit and Standards Committee Effectiveness update report.

RESOLVED that the Committee noted progress being made against the Committee’s action plan.

The Committee received a report on the Local Government Association Model Code of Conduct.

RESOLVED that the Committee recommends to Full Council that:

A     The Local Government Association (LGA) Model Code of Conduct (attached as Appendix A to the report) be adopted.

B     The provisions come into operation, together with training for members, with effect from the new municipal year following all out elections.

B

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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