| Administrative History | The Governance and Constitution committee was originally responsible for the functions of this committee but recommended in May 2010 that separate Audit and Governance and Constution committees should be set up instead.
The Audit and Governance Committee first met 29 Jun 2010 and provides:
An independent and high-level focus on the audit, assurance and reporting arrangements which underpin good governance and financial standards.
An independent assurance to the Council of the adequacy of the risk management framework and the internal control environment.
Independent review of the Council’s governance, risk management and control frameworks and oversees the financial reporting and annual governance processes.
The Audit and Governance Committee oversees internal audit and external audit, helping to ensure efficient and effective assurance arrangements are in place.
The Audit and Governance Committee promotes high standards of ethical behaviour by developing, maintaining and monitoring Codes of Conduct for Members of the Council (including co-opted Members and other persons acting in a similar capacity). |