Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the Work Plan for 2023/24.

The Head of Corporate Governance advised that PCC updates had been added to the work plan as per the Committee’s request for regular progress reports. An informal briefing had also been arranged for Members the following week.

Members reflected that in light of some of the recently publicised failings at other organisations, it would be appropriate to review the following areas:

• The controls and procedures in place for responding to Freedom of Information requests.
• The circumstances behind a number of local government bodies issuing Section 114 Notices in recent months.

The Executive Director of Resources & Investment agreed that it would be valuable exercise to ensure that current measures were fit for purpose.

RESOLVED that the following be added to the Work Plan:

1. A review of the Freedom of Information request process.
2. A review of the circumstances behind a number of organisations issuing Section 114 Notices.

Members were asked to consider and provide feedback on the proposed Work Plan for 2023/24.

The Head of Corporate Governance noted that dates were yet to be confirmed for External Audit activity.

The Committee agreed the following additions:

• Treasury Management Outturn;
• Transfer of PCC Functions;
• Governance Changes Progress Update.

RESOLVED that Members agree the proposed Work Plan for 2023/24, as amended.