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REPORT OF THE SENIOR POLICY OFFICER

To consider the progress against the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan 2017/18.

To consider the Annual Governance Statement Action Plan for 2018/19.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the progress made against the individual actions as outlined in the Action plan for 2018/19 at Appendix A be noted;

(2)       That the Senior Policy Officer be requested to circulate the Guidance to Councillors and Officers in respect of delegated Planning decisions to Members.

REASON FOR DECISION:  The Annual Governance Statement must be considered by Members of the Committee and approved under Regulation 6(4)(a) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations (‘AAR’) 2015/234, before the Statement of Accounts.

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The Senior Policy Officer presented the report entitled Annual Governance Statement Action Plan 2018/19 - Progress Review. The following appendix accompanied the report:

·                Appendix A - Action plan for 2018/19 and corresponding actions.

The following Members asked questions and sought clarification regarding the report:

·                Councillor Ian Albert;

·                Councillor Terry Hone.

The Senior Policy Officer responded to comments and questions as they arose.

In respect of Action 4 - Delegated Decision Guidance in respect of delegated planning decisions, Members noted that the Guidance to Councillors and Officers had been updated and notified to staff. They asked that the updated Guidance be circulated to Members.

RESOLVED:

(1)       That the progress made against the individual actions as outlined in the Action plan for 2018/19 at Appendix A be noted;

(2)       That the Senior Policy Officer be requested to circulate the Guidance to Councillors and Officers in respect of delegated Planning decisions to Members.

REASON FOR DECISION:  The Annual Governance Statement must be considered by Members of the Committee and approved under Regulation 6(4)(a) of the Accounts and Audit Regulations (‘AAR’) 2015/234, before the Statement of Accounts.