Issue - meetings

(a)          That the improved risk management approach as part of streamlining and integrating the business planning arrangements to give assurance that the process for risk management is robust, be endorsed; and

(b)          That the summary of strategic risks, as related to the Improvement Priorities of the Council, be noted.

The Policy & Performance Manager introduced an update on the improved risk management approach as part of streamlining and integrating the business planning arrangements and provided an overview of the key risks of the Improvement Priorities of the Council.

The main changes were the elimination of the Strategic Assessment of Risks & Challenges (SARC) document and adoption of the 2013/14 Improvement Plan which was more aligned to the Improvement Priorities.  Changes to risks during 2013/14 were indicated in the appendix to the report, with the relevant risk levels allocated as Red, Amber or Green.  In line with a request previously made at the Committee, the next report for the Quarter 1 period would include an additional column in the appendix document to indicate the expected date for achieving the target.

RESOLVED:

(a)          That the improved risk management approach as part of streamlining and integrating the business planning arrangements to give assurance that the process for risk management is robust, be endorsed; and

(b)          That the summary of strategic risks, as related to the Improvement Priorities of the Council, be noted.

Prior to the next agenda item, the Committee adjourned for a five minute recess.