Issue - meetings

To consider the progress update on the Annual Governance Statement.

Lead: Julie Openshaw

9.1             Ms Young informed the Committee that the preparation of the Annual Governance Statement is in hand.  She explained that it is a statutory obligation and checks will take place to ensure that the guidance is being complied with.  She further informed the Committee that a report will be brought back to the February Audit and Governance Committee meeting.

9.2          Ms Young requested that should Members have any comments to input into the statement that they should contact the Legal Team.

9.3          Mr Brady expressed his concern about recommending the Governance Statement for sign off later in the process due to not being cited on the efficacy of other committees. 

Resolved:

That the Audit and Governance Committee notes this report and the intended timeline for preparation of the Annual Governance Statement.