Appointment Of Vice-chair

To appoint a Vice-Chair to the Committee for the 2009/2010 Municipal Year.

APOLOGIES AND CHANGES IN PANEL MEMBERSHIP (IF ANY)

To note any changes in membership of the Panel made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.

Declarations Of Interest

In accordance with the Local Government Act, 2000, and the Authority's Code of Conduct adopted on 16th May, 2007. Members to declare any personal or prejudicial interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.

NOTE: Members are required, where applicable, to complete the appropriate form recording details of any such interests and hand it to the Democratic Support Officer prior to the commencement of this meeting.

Minutes Of The Previous Meeting (Including Matters Arising)

To approve and sign as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 19th March, 2009 and to deal with any matters arising, attached.

4. Minutes    

Statement From The Chair

Implementation Of Management Actions – Section 106 Agreements

Report of the Executive Directorate of Environment on the progress on the Council?s Internal Audit Action Plan relating to Section 106 Agreements and the five evaluated areas of risk, which were identified to ensure effective support in achievement of Management?s primary objectives for Section 106 Agreements, attached.

6. Report    


 

Chair’s Annual Report On Audit Committee 2008/09

Report of the Chair of the Audit Committee 2008/09 requesting that the Committee considers and comments on the Chair's Annual Report attached at Appendix 1, attached.

7. Report    7. Appendix 1    


 

Statement Of Accounts

Report of the Executive Director of Resources seeking the Committee?s approval of the Statement of Accounts 2008/09, attached.

8. Report    8. Appendix 1    8. Appendix 2    


 

Audit Commission: Audit And Inspection Fee 2009/10

Report of the Chief Internal Auditor (Acting) requesting the Committee note the content of the Audit Commission?s Annual audit and inspection fee for 2009/10.

9. Report    9. Appendix 1    9. Appendix 2    9. Appendix 3    


 

Audit Commission: Audit And Inspection Plan Progress Report

Report of the Executive Director of Resources requesting that the Committee notes and approves the Risk Management Action Plan for 2009/10 and the Risk Management Strategy document, and notes the Risk Management Action Plan 2008/09: Status Report, attached.

10. Report    10. Appendix 1    


 

Review Of The Effectiveness Of The System Of Internal Audit

Report of the Chief Internal Auditor requesting that the Committee reviews the effectiveness of the system of internal audit, attached.

11. Report    11. Appendix 1     


 

Chief Internal Auditor’s Annual Report And Opinion 2008/09

Report of the Chief Internal Auditor requesting that the Committee notes the Chief Internal Auditor's Annual Report and Opinion for 2008/09, attached.

12. Report    12. Appendix 1    


 

Annual Governance Statement 2008-09

Report of the Executive Director of Resources requesting that the Committee reviews and approves the draft Annual Governance Statement and recommends its acceptance to the Standards and Governance Committee prior to signing, attached.

13. Report    13. Appendix 1    13. Appendix 2    


 

Risk Management Strategy And Action Plans

Report of the Executive Director of Resources requesting that the Committee notes and approves the Risk Management Action Plan for 2009/10 and the Risk Management Strategy document, and notes the Risk Management Action Plan 2008/09: Status Report, attached.

14. Report    14. Appendix 1    14. Appendix 2    14. Appendix 3    


 

Internal Audit: Status Of Work May 2009

Report of the Chief Internal Auditor (Acting) seeking approval of the revised Internal Audit Strategy 2007 - 2011, attached.

15. Report    15. Appendix 1     


 

Internal Audit: Review Of Internal Audit Strategy 2007 – 2011

Report of the Chief Internal Auditor (Acting) seeking approval of the revised Internal Audit Strategy 2007 - 2011, attached.

16. Report    16. Appendix 1    


 

Monitoring Audit Committee Recommendations

Report of the Democratic Support and Members Services Manager requesting that the Committee considers the actions taken since its last meeting, attached.

17. Report    17. Appendix 1