Agenda item

The Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud and Assurance presented the Audit and Governance Committee’s Annual Report for 2021/22. 

The Annual Report had been prepared in accordance with recommended guidance and aimed to demonstrate the Council’s commitment to operating the highest standards of governance.  The report described the role of the Audit and Governance Committee, its structure and membership, and how it has discharged its responsibilities during 2021/22. 

Subject to the Committee’s approval, the Annual Report would be included as a link document in the Annual Governance Statement and would also be published as a standalone document on the Council’s website.

A copy of the Committee’s Annual Report was appended to the report.

RESOLVED:

i)           That the Committee considered the Audit and Governance Committee Annual Report 2021/22; and

ii)          RECOMMENDED TO FULL COUNCIL ON 24 NOVEMBER 2022 that the Audit and Governance Committee’s Annual Report for 2021/22 be approved.