Purpose

The Annual Report of the Chair of the Audit
and Standards Committee (the Committee) summarises the
Committee’s activities during 2024-25 and sets out its plans
for the next twelve months. This report provides independent
assurance that the Council has in place:
i. Adequate and effective governance, risk management and internal
control frameworks;

ii. Internal and External Audit services; and

iii. Financial reporting arrangements that can be relied upon and
which contribute to the high corporate governance standards that
this Council expects and maintains.