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Audit Committee - Monday, 10th June, 2024 10.00 am

June 10, 2024 View on council website

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Summary

The Audit Committee of Westmorland and Furness Council met on Monday, 10 June 2024, to discuss various audit-related matters, including the appointment of an Independent Chair for the Audit Committee. The committee recommended Fiona Daley for the position following a rigorous recruitment process.

Appointment of Independent Chair of the Audit Committee

The committee discussed the appointment of Fiona Daley as the Independent Chair of the Audit Committee. The Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer) presented a detailed report on the recruitment process, which was described as open, competitive, and rigorous, adhering to best practices for effective audit committee functioning. The committee unanimously voted to recommend Fiona Daley for the position. The appointment would make her a co-opted member of the council for four years, although she would not have voting rights.

Ms P Duke, the Director of Resources, emphasised the importance of this role, stating:

The recruitment of the Independent Chair had followed an open, competitive, rigorous recruitment process and represented best practice in respect of how effective Audit Committees should function. 1

The meeting concluded with the committee's recommendation to the council to appoint Fiona Daley as the Independent Chair of the Audit Committee.

Attendees

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Hilary Carrick Leader of the Conservative Group • Conservative • Hesket and Lazonby
Profile image for Andy Coles
Andy Coles Labour • Risedale and Roosecote
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Andy Connell Liberal Democrats • Appleby and Brough
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Jackie Drake Labour • Ulverston
Profile image for Neil McCall
Neil McCall Liberal Democrats • Eden and Lyvennet Vale
Profile image for John Murray
John Murray Cabinet Member for Transport and Regulatory Services • Liberal Democrats • Kirkby Stephen and Tebay
Profile image for Matt Severn
Matt Severn Liberal Democrats • Kendal Highgate
Profile image for Jonathan Cornthwaite
Jonathan Cornthwaite Liberal Democrats • Kendal Nether

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet 10th-Jun-2024 10.00 Audit Committee

Reports Pack

Public reports pack 10th-Jun-2024 10.00 Audit Committee

Additional Documents

Annual Audit Report for Barrow Borough Council 202223
Anti-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Policy
Appendix 1 for Anti-Fraud Bribery and Corruption Policy
Appendix 5 for Internal Audit Annual Report 202324
Annual Report for Eden 202122 and 202223
External Audit Plan for Eden 202223
Appendix 1 for External Audit Plan for Eden 202223
Audit Committee Forward Plan
Minutes 19-04-2024 Audit Committee
Q4 Strategic Risk Report 202324
Appendix 1 for Audit Committee Forward Plan
Interim Audit Findings Report for Barrow BC 202223
Appendix 2 for Internal Audit Annual Report 202324
Preparation of Westmorland Furness Council Accounts 202324
Appendix 1 for Q4 Strategic Risk Report 202324
Appendix 2 for Q4 Strategic Risk Report 202324
Appendix 3 for Internal Audit Annual Report 202324
Appendix 3 for Q4 Strategic Risk Report 202324
Draft Strategic Risk Register 202425
Appendix 1 for Draft Strategic Risk Register 202425
Internal Audit Annual Report 202324
Appendix 1 for Internal Audit Annual Report 202324
Appendix 4 for Internal Audit Annual Report 202324