Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) presenting the final version of the annual Statement of Accounts to Members following the conclusion of the external audit.

The Committee received a report * from the Deputy Chief Executive presenting the final version of the annual Statement of Accounts to Members following the conclusion of the external audit.

It was confirmed by the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) that an unqualified opinion was intended to be issued on the Financial Statements and that all recommended adjustments would be made.

RESOLVED that the annual Statement of Accounts for 2021/22 be approved and that the Letter of Representation be signed by the appropriate people.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Reason for the decision:

There was a legal requirement to produce and publish audited accounts for the year to 31 March 2022 and for those accounts to be considered and approved by the Audit Committee.

Note:   (i) * Report and Statement of Accounts circulated previously.

(ii)  Cllr Stanley declared a personal interest in that he was a Director of 3 Rivers abstained from voting.