Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 23, 2025

Purpose: To review the Corporate Risk Register and Risk Management Strategy

Content: Decision: 1.       Note the risk management strategy (2025/26 – 2028/29) and any comments on its contents made by the Corporate Governance and Standards Committee; 2.       Approve the risk management strategy (2025/25 – 2028/29); 3.       Subject to any revisions required following the Corporate Governance and Standards Committee’s receipt of the strategy, delegate authority to the Joint Assistant Director, Strategy and Corporate Services to make any necessary amendments in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Community and Organisational Development; and, 4.       Delegate authority to the Joint Assistant Director, Strategy and Corporate Services to make any minor amendments to the risk management strategy as required and in consultation with the Lead Councillor for Community and Organisational Development. Reason(s): For the council to have effective arrangements in place for the management of risk. Other options considered and rejected by the Committee: None. Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted: None.