Issue - meetings

To receive a report from the Group Manager for Performance, Governance and Data Security providing the Committee with an update on progress made against the Annual Governance Statement 2017/18 Action Plan.

The Committee had before it, and NOTED, a report * from the Group Manager for Performance, Governance and Data Security providing it with an update on progress made against the Annual Governance Statement 2017/18 Action Plan. It was explained that the all ‘Members Away Day Budget presentation’ had taken place in accordance with the date identified in the action plan. Those Members who had attended the event provided positive feedback in relation to this; they thought it had been well led but were not convinced they had achieved the budget prioritisation the day had originally intended to achieve. It was felt that some Members had not understood the purpose of the day although this had been communicated by the Deputy Chief Executive (S151) beforehand. The Chairman reminded Members that officers needed greater and more sustained input from Members if solutions regarding financial pressures were to be practically addressed in the future.

Further consideration was given to the following:

·         The software system in relation to S106 agreements was now ready to be implemented.

·         A training programme for managers in relation to managing sickness absence had commenced.

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