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13.

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor R Pritchard.

14.

Minutes of the Previous Meeting pdf icon PDF 94 KB

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 27th June 2023 were approved and signed as a correct record.

 

(Moved by Councillor B Clarke and seconded by Councillor S Doyle)

 

15.

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of Members’ interests (pecuniary and non-pecuniary) in any matters which are to be considered at this meeting.

 

When Members are declaring a pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in respect of which they have dispensation, they should specify the nature of such interest.  Members should leave the room if they have a pecuniary or non-pecuniary interest in respect of which they do not have a dispensation. 

 

 

Minutes:

There were no Declarations of Interest.

16.

Update from External Auditors

(Verbal Update from Grant Thornton)

Minutes:

Committee received an update.  Work is continuing and is on track. 

 

 

 

17.

Internal Audit Quarterly Progress Report - Quarter 1 2023/2024 pdf icon PDF 68 KB

(Report of the Audit Manager)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Report of the Audit Manager to provide Audit & Governance Committee with internal audit’s progress report for period to 30th June 2023.

 

RESOLVED

That Committee:

 

 

Noted Internal Audit’s Quarterly Report (Appendix 1), which includes results up to 30th June 2023.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor S Daniels and seconded by Councillor S Doyle)

 

 

18.

Update on Independent Member pdf icon PDF 105 KB

(Report of the Audit Manager)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Report of the Audit Manager to provide an update to Committee in relation to the potential appointment of an Independent Member(s) to Committee and provide an update following the recent Skills Audit completed at the beginning of the municipal year.

 

RESOLVED

That Committee:

 

1.

Considered the proposed training plan following the Skills Audit and provided input into any further areas that they would deem necessary for inclusion in the plan.

 

2.

Considered and ratified the approach to be taken in respect of appointing an Independent Member(s) to the Committee.

 

 

(Moved by Councillor B Clarke and seconded by Councillor S Doyle)

 

 

19.

Audit and Governance Committee Timetable pdf icon PDF 131 KB

(Discussion Item)

Minutes:

The Committee reviewed and agreed the timetable.