Purpose

A look back at compliance with the Code of
Corporate Governance and approval of the Annual Governance
Statement 2023/24

Content

*RESOLVED-
 

1.  
That the following documents be referred to the
Standards and Audit Committee;
a)  
the Annual Review of the Local Code of Corporate
Governance for 2023/24 (Appendix 1)
b)  
the Annual Governance Statement 2023/24 (Appendix
2)
 

2.  
That the Standards and Audit Committee;
a)  
consider the documents listed in 2.1 above
b)  
subject to any amendments that they consider
appropriate, approve the Annual Governance Statement and
c)  
recommend that the Annual Governance Statement be
signed by the Leader and Chief Executive
 

3.  
That a review of the Code of Corporate Governance be
undertaken in 12 months’ time.
 

4.  
That progress on addressing the significant issues
and future challenges identified in the Annual Governance Statement
be monitored by the Corporate Leadership Team.
 
REASONS FOR DECISIONS
 

1.  
To enable the Cabinet and the Standards and Audit
Committee to monitor compliance with the Code of Corporate
Governance.
 

2.  
To comply with the requirements of the Accounts and
Audit Regulations 2015.
 

3.  
To support the maintenance of sound risk management,
governance and control arrangements
within the Council.