To deal with specific
internal audit reports and the main issues arising, and seek
assurance that action has been taken where necessary, as
requested.
To consider the internal
control environment and the level of assurance that may be given as
to its effectiveness, to include the review of the Annual
Governance Statement and to approve if appropriate the Annual
Governance Statement and recommended its adoption by the
Council.
To review and approve the
annual statement of accounts.
Specifically, to consider whether appropriate accounting policies
have been followed and whether there are concerns arising from the
financial statements or from the audit that need to be brought to
the attention of the Council.
To consider and make
recommendations regarding the Council’s treasury management
activity. To also review the
Council’s annual treasury management strategy prior to its
adoption at full Council
To advise the Council on
the adoption or revision of the Members’ Code of Conduct and
monitor it.
Other functions relating to
standards of conduct of members under any relevant provision of, or
regulations made under, the Local Government Act 2000
To consider Ombudsman
Reports