Agenda

To receive any apologies for absence.

Councillors are reminded of the requirement to declare any interest,

including the type of interest, and reason for that interest, either at this

stage of the meeting or as soon as they become aware of that interest.

To receive any questions relating to items on the Agenda from members of the public and replies thereto.

To receive any announcements that the Chairman may wish to make.

Members to consider whether to approve the minutes as a correct record of the meeting held on 28 January 2020.

At its meeting on 27^th August 2019 the Committee agreed that the ‘risks’ in relation to the Climate Change Declaration ought to be monitored by the Audit Committee. The Cabinet Member for Climate Change will be in attendance to take part in an initial discussion.

To receive a report from the Group Manager for Governance, Performance and Data Security providing Members with an update on performance against the Corporate Plan and local service targets for 2019-20 as well as providing an update on the key business risks.

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 2018/19 Action Plan.

To receive a report from the Group Manager for Performance, Governance and Data Security presenting the Committee with the updated Risk & Opportunity Management Policy for approval.

To receive a report from the Deputy Head of the Devon Audit Partnership monitoring the progress and performance of Internal Audit.

To receive a report from the Audit Team Manager presenting the Committee with the Internal Audit Charter and Strategy for effective operation of the internal audit service.

To receive the Internal Audit Plan for 2020-2021 from the Head of the Audit Partnership. The Audit Committee is required to review and approve this in order to provide assurance to support the governance framework.

To receive a report from Grant Thornton providing an update on progress in delivering their responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors.

To receive the Chairman’s annual report for 2019 – 2020.

Members are asked to note that the following items are identified in the work programme for the next meeting:

·         Election of Chairman for 2020/2021

·         Election of Vice Chairman for 2020/2021

·         Performance & Risk

·         Progress update on the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan

·         Internal Audit Progress update

·         External Audit Progress update

·         Start time of meetings for 2020/2021

Note: This item is limited to 10 minutes. There should be no discussion on the items raised.