Agenda and minutes
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Note: Q1 (2023/24)
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Apologies for Absence To receive apologies for absence from Members to determine the quorum of the meeting in accordance with Rule 7 of Part 4 of the Constitution. Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor C S Gore. |
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Appointment of Substitutes To appoint substitute Members in accordance with Rule 26 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Substitution Procedure Rules. Minutes: None. |
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Declarations of Interest Members are reminded that any declaration of interest should be made having regard to the Members’ Code of Conduct. In particular, Members must make clear the nature of the interest and whether it is 'pecuniary' or ‘non-pecuniary'. Minutes: None. |
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Minutes of the Previous Meeting To read, confirm and approve the minutes of the previous meeting in accordance with Rule 19 of Part 4 of the Constitution. Minutes: By affirmation of the meeting, it was
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:
The minutes of the previous meeting held on 04 July 2023 be taken as read, confirmed and approved. |
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Action List Arising from the Previous Meeting To read, confirm and note the Action List arising from the previous meeting. Minutes: None. |
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Petitions and Deputations To receive any Petitions and, or, Deputations in accordance with Rule(s) 11 and 12 of Part 4 of the Constitution and the Petitions Procedure Rules respectively. Minutes: None. |
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External Auditors Update (Verbal) Verbal Update of the External Auditors Minutes: An External Auditors update was verbally delivered by Grant Patterson, of Grant Thornton UK LLP. |
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Audit Committee Self Assessment Approach Report of the Interim Finance Manager Additional documents:
Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendices (as set at pages 5 - 34 of the agenda reports pack) which informed members of the 2022 publication of CIPFA’s latest updated Position Statement on the purpose, model, core functions and membership of the audit committee.
It was moved by the Chair, seconded by Councillor G A Boulterand
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:
i) The contents of the Report and Appendices be noted; and ii) A 3-member working group from the Audit Committee be established to work with the Head of Finance to undertake a Self-Assessment and Training Needs Analysis. |
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Internal Audit Progress Update (October 2023) Report of the Head of Finance / Chief Finance Officer (S151) Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set at pages 35 - 55 of the agenda reports pack) which give an update on Internal Audit's progress on delivering the 2023/24 Audit Plan.
By affirmation of the meeting, it was
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:
The progress made in delivering the 2023/24 Audit Plan be noted. |
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Revised Internal Audit Plan (2023/24) (October 2023) Report of the Head of Finance / Chief Finance Officer (S151) Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set at pages 56 – 64 of the agenda reports pack) which gave an update on the Internal Audit Plan for 2023/24.
By affirmation of the meeting, it was
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:
The revised Internal Audit Plan for 2023/24 be noted. |
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Strategic Risk Update (2023/24) Report of the Head of Finance / Chief Finance Officer (S151)
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee gave consideration to the report and appendix (as set out on pages 65 – 74 of the agenda pack) which presented present the Strategic Risk Register (2023/24) to Committee for information.
By affirmation of the meeting, it was
UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:
The report and Strategic Risk Register (2023/24) (as set out at Appendix 1) be considered and noted. |
