Issue - meetings
Annual Governance Statement 2008/09
Meeting: 29/06/2009 - Audit Committee (Item 9)
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Minutes:
Mr Jani (Service Head Risk Management) introduced the Annual Governance Statement for 2008/09. The report sets out the framework for reviewing and reporting on the Council’s systems on internal control and governance. The purpose of this review was to provide assurance that the accounts were underpinned by adequate governance arrangements.
Councillor Eaton requested that the list of key governance and control issues, set out on page 38 of the report be expanded to include the following points:
- To improve the management of sickness absence;
- To review and ensure the arrangements for safeguarding children;
- To review and ensure the delivery of additional housing to reduce overcrowding in accordance with Cabinet policy in this area.
In response to advice from Mr Leo (Head of Legal Services, Environment), Mr Jani agreed to review the above suggested amendments, to clarify any areas outside the Authority’s control and to report any significant issues arising from this back to the Committee for further discussion. ACTION BY. M Jani (Service Head Risk Management)
RESOLVED:
(1) That the process and finding set out in paragraphs 4.1 and 7.4 of the report, be noted; and
(2) That the Annual Governance Statement for the financial year 2008/09 at Appendix 3 to the report be agreed subject to the inclusion of the amendments proposed by Councillor Eaton and that any issues arising from the amendments be reported back to the next meeting of the Committee.
ACTION BY: Chris Naylor (Corporate Director Resources)
Minesh Jani (Service Head Risk Management)