Agenda item

The Chief Executive, Director of Finance, Assets and Information Services and Director of Legal and Governance will submit a joint report providing the updated action plan relating to the issues identified following the Annual Governance Review for 2014/15.

The Risk and Governance Manager introduced the item noting that the current position for all actions within the plan had been updated, with revised timescales where appropriate.

With regards to developing a framework to assist the governance of partnerships, contracts and relationships with external  organisations the meeting heard how adopting a proportionate approach, with a ‘Statement of Good Practice’  had recently been discussed by the Senior Management Team.  It was noted that this would now be discussed by Barnsley Leadership Team.

Members heard how the completion rate for P&DRs was 74.6% against a target of 85%, with performance against this now considered as part of the quarterly performance management reporting cycle.

An update was provided with regards to improving the Council’s business continuity planning arrangements. It was noted that the corporate business continuity plan had been completed and had been considered by the Senior Management Team.

Members heard how the recording of officer delegated decisions had been reviewed, with revised guidance considered by the Senior Management Team and subsequently circulated to Barnsley Leadership Team.

RESOLVED that the update on progress in delivering actions in the Annual Governance Statement action plan be received.