Issue - items at meetings - Outcome of the Risk and Opportunity Management (ROM) Programme 2009/10 and Proposed Programme for 2010/11

17.1               RESOLVED- That the Risk and Opportunity Management Update- Corporate Risk Register Update May 2010 be noted by the Committee.

17.1         The Committee considered a report of the Director of Finance and Resources on the Risk and Opportunity Management (ROM) Update- Corporate Risk Register May 2010.

17.2         The Risk & Opportunity Manager informed the Committee that there were two new Risks: CR19 (Effectively Managing Transformation) and CR20 (Information Governance). There were also two Risks removed: CR11 (A Deserved Reputation for Excellence and a Staff Culture to Deliver) and CR14 (Equal Pay). The reasons for their withdrawal were outlined on page eleven of the appendix.

17.3               Councillor Kitcat asked how ownership of Risks would change under the proposals for Intelligent Commissioning. The Risk & Opportunity Manager responded that it was her understanding that there would be reports submitted to Governance Committee addressing this matter which would detail the roles and responsibilities based upon the new council constitution to be proposed.

17.4               Councillor Kitcat asked why CR20 (Information Governance) was now identified on the Corporate Risk Register. The Risk & Opportunity Manager clarified that it was important that Governance be continually monitored and assumed more importance during the period of structural change.

17.5               RESOLVED- That the Risk and Opportunity Management Update- Corporate Risk Register Update May 2010 be noted by the Committee.