To consider a report of the Head of Governance.

The Head of Governance submitted a report which set out the action plan / timetable to ensure compliance with the production of an Annual Governance Statement for 2021/22. The preparation and publication of such a Statement was necessary to meet the statutory requirement set out in Regulation 6 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015. It was noted that, in facilitating the production of the Statement, the guidance issued by CIPFA / SOLACE in April 2016 would be used as a reference point during the process.

            RESOLVED -

(1)       That the timetable / action plan be noted.

(2)       That it be noted that the Committee would have input into reviewing a draft version of the Annual Governance Statement prior to it being finalised and signed off by the Chief Executive and Leader of the Council.