Decision

The Chief Executive Officer recommended formal approval, under his delegated decision making powers, of the Local Code of Corporate Governance (Appendix A to the report) “Corporate Governance” which was considered at the informal meeting of Audit Committee Members on 18 March 2024.

In this decision, the Chief Executive Officer is providing formal approval of the Local Code of Corporate Governance under paragraph 5.15 of the Officers’ Delegation Scheme, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, the appropriate Executive Member, the Corporate Director Resources and the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services).

By whom: Richard Flinton (Chief Executive Officer), under his delegated powers and after consultation with Members and External Members of the Audit Committee.

Reasons for the decision

Under his delegated decision-making powers in the Officers’ Delegation Scheme in the Council’s Constitution, the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, the appropriate Executive Member(s), the Corporate Director - Resources, the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal and Democratic Services), shall have authority to agree operational policies regulating the internal operations and working practices of the Council.

The Chief Executive Officer took all relevant information into account in exercising his delegated powers in this matter, including considering the views of the Members and External Members of the Audit Committee.

The reasons for the decision in this matter are detailed in the attached report. See:
Agenda for Audit Committee on Monday, 18th March, 2024, 1.30 pm | North Yorkshire Council

Alternative options considered

None.