Audit Governance and Accounts
To consider the Head of Internal Audit’s annual report and opinion, and a summary of audit activity (actual and proposed) and the level of assurance it can give over the council’s corporate governance arrangements. To consider summaries of specific internal audit reports as requested. To maintain an overview of the council’s constitution in respect of contract standing orders, contract procedures, financial regulations, financial procedures and officer codes of conduct and behaviour. To monitor the effective development and operation of risk management and corporate governance in the council. To ensure that there are robust procedures in place covering Whistleblowing, the anti-fraud and corruption strategy and the council’s complaints process. To oversee the production of the council’s Statement on Internal Control and to recommend its adoption. To review the annual Statement of Accounts.
Community Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny
Sport and Leisure, Culture, Education, Licensing, Community Safety, Development and Support.
Economic Prosperity and Performance Overview and Scrutiny
Economic Prosperity and Partnerships. Finance, Property and Performance.
International Partnerships Activity Group
2.1 New international partnerships complementing our existing twinning links are explored to respond more efficiently to the current objectives for the borough. 2.2 The Twinning Panel is replaced by an International Forum which would include relevant representatives from the voluntary, educational, business and cultural sectors. 2.3 The Civic function is re-focused so that civic links generate tangible benefits and outcomes for this authority by offering development and learning opportunities for those involved.
Licensing
Role : Vice Chairman
Considers Licensing, Registration and Health and Safety at Work matters.
Licensing Sub-Committee
To determine Licensing appeals.
Overview and Scrutiny Management Board
Standards