Agenda item - Code of Corporate Governance

Extract from the Proceedings of the Governance Committee held on 28 April 2009 (to be circulated), together with:

(a)       report of the Director of Finance & Resources, and

(b)       an extract from the proceedings of the Audit Committee meeting held on 31 March 2009 (copies attached).

82.1       Councillor Ann Norman formally moved the report and the recommendation that the revised Code of Corporate Governance be approved and noted that the Governance Committee had received the report at its meeting on the 28 April, an extract of which had been circulated as part of the addendum papers.

82.2       Councillor Hamilton supported the proposal and noted that the Audit Committee had recommended that the revised Code be approved, as detailed in the extract from the meeting held on the 31^st March 2009.  He noted that whilst it was not compulsory to review the code, it was highly recommended by the Audit Commission as it would be reflected in the Authority’s Comprehensive Area Assessment.

82.3       Councillor Oxley welcomed the report and stated that he hoped it would be a ‘living’ document which was regularly referred to and updated and supported by all Members.

82.4       The Mayor noted that the recommendation of the Audit Committee had been moved and sought confirmation from the Council.

82.5       RESOLVED – That the revised Code of Corporate Governance be adopted.