Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Head of Communities and Governance presenting the Committee with the updated Risk and Opportunity Management Strategy for approval.

The Committee had before it a report * from the Head of Communities and Governance presenting it with the updated Risk and Opportunity Management Strategy. The officer outlined the contents of the report highlighting the changes made since the strategy was last approved. Particular reference was made to the roles and responsibilities of groups and individuals within the council which included both officers and Members. Reference was also made to the new Corporate Plan and the need for a strategic assessment. The risk management process was also explained stating that there was a need to look at the impact of a potential event occurring. It was further explained that every report which came to committee included a section on risk assessment. The Risk and Opportunity Management Strategy set out the general framework and approach towards risk.

RESOLVED that the updated Risk and Opportunity Management Strategy be approved for a further year.

(Proposed by the Chairman)

Note: * Report previously circulated; copy attached to the signed minutes.