Agenda item

The Head of Law introduced a report summarising the results of a review of performance against the Authority’s Code of Corporate Governance and seeking approval of the audited Annual Governance Statement for 2015/16.

It was noted that since the draft statement had been published in May an additional area for action had been identified relating to the outcome of the European Union referendum.

It was also noted that following the publication of a new framework document by CIPFA and Solace a revised Code of Corporate Governance would be developed for use next year.

The recommendation for approval of the Statement was moved, seconded, put to the vote and carried.

RESOLVED:

To approve the audited Annual Governance Statement for 2015/16 for sign off by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chair of Audit, Resources & Performance Committee.