Minutes:
Dr R Adams, the newly appointed Independent Member, was welcomed to this first meeting of the Committee.
Discussions regarding the independence of co-opted Members ensued. It was confirmed that any Members previous employment would not prove an impediment to becoming a Member of the Audit Committee as set out in the Council’s Constitution.
A Harold, Interim Head of Legal Services, agreed to seek a formal response from S Ghuman, Service Director Legal & Governance, in response to the independence queries.