Agenda item

Report of Managing Director

The Managing Director submitted a report (previously circulated) seeking approval of the Council’s Annual Governance Statement (also previously circulated), a key corporate document which involved a variety of people charged with delivering governance within the Authority and which was required to be published each year, to accompany the Statement of Accounts, in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2015.

It was reported that the Annual Governance Statement, outlined the Council’s responsibilities; explained the purpose of the governance framework, set out key elements; detailed the review of its effectiveness; highlighted any significant governance issues; and included a commitment by the Leader of the Council and the Managing Director to ensure the continuous improvement of the system in place.

RESOLVED – That the draft Annual Governance Statement, as appended to the submitted report, be approved.