Decision

RESOLVED: That the Committee:

(1)   Approved the amended AGS and Action plan (Appendix A).

(2)   Noted the current position of the actions within the AGS Action Plan, outlined at Appendix B.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS:

(1)   The AGS must be considered and approved by this Committee before the approval of the Statement of Accounts under Regulation 6(4)(a) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations (‘AAR’) 2015/234.

(2)   The Committee is the legal body with responsibility for approval of the AGS.

(3)   Reviewing the AGS Action Plan during 2023-24 will provide the Committee with assurances that the Council is examining and where necessary improving its governance arrangements.