Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources (copy enclosed).

The Committee considered the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources seeking Members’ consideration of the principle of an independent person to the Performance, Governance and Audit Committee.

It was noted that following the Finance Peer Review in July 2023 there was a recommendation for an independent person to be appointed to this Committee. The Performance, Governance and Audit (PGA) Working Group had reviewed the detail set out in the report and agreed it be put forward to the Committee for consideration. The Assistant Director – Programmes, Performance and Governance drew members’ attention to section 3.5 of report which highlighted the suggested benefits of an independent person being appointed to the Committee. It was noted that the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy also encouraged an independent person as best practice.

Appendix 1 to the report detailed a suggested person specification and it was noted that a remuneration of £700 per annum was proposed if the appointment was agreed.

The Chairperson proposed that the recommendation be agreed. This was duly seconded and agreed.

RECOMMENDED

(i)             That the principle of co-opting an Independent Person onto the Joint Audit and Governance Committee on a non-voting basis be approved;

(ii)            That the person specification attached at APPENDIX 1 to these Minutes be approved.