Issue - meetings

The Corporate Head of Resources introduced the Report.

Members raised questions or commented regarding the methods of assurance relating to Equality Impact Assessments and their publication on the Council’s website.  It was noted that an outcome was expected on this in September 2020.

A committee member stated that he had submitted in writing to the Strategic Director (Services) five suggested amendments to the Annual Governance Statement (AGS).  These had been agreed by The Corporate Head (Resources) for inclusion in a revised copy of the AGS to be published alongside the draft financial statements at the end of August 2020.

RESOLVED:

1.         That subject to the inclusion of the suggested amendments, the Annual Governance Statement for 2019/20 as set out in Appendix 1 for inclusion in the Annual Financial Report 2019/20 be approved.

2.         That the issues arising and proposed actions identified in Appendix 1 be noted and that progress against the actions be brought back to the Audit and Governance Committee, with further considerations of the impact of COVID-19 in six months time.