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The report of the Head of Policy and Performance is to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations (2003 as amended); consequently, it advises Members on the results of a self-assessment of the effectiveness of the Audit and Governance Committee using the CIPFA publication ‘Audit Committees – Practical Guidance for Local Authorities (Appendix A)’.

In addition to noting that the detailed outcome of the review of the system of Internal Audit will be considered by the Audit and Governance Committee as part of the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) approval process, the Committee is invited to consider the self-assessment and determine any required amendments.

The report of the Head of Policy and Performance aimed to facilitate compliance with the requirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003, as amended, and advised Members on the results of a self-assessment of the effectiveness of the Audit and Governance Committee using the CIPFA publication “Audit Committees – Practical Guidance for Local Authorities”.

RESOLVED: That the detailed outcome of the review of the system of internal audit be considered by the Audit and Governance Committee as part of the Annual Governance Statement approval process.