Issue - meetings

That the updated Code of Corporate Governance be endorsed for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.

The Chief Executive presented a report on the annual review of the Code of Corporate Governance.  Following extensive revision in 2017, only minor changes had been made for 2019/20.

Councillor Johnson referred to the recent report to Council on the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Bill which included provision for re-naming the Audit Committee as the Governance and Audit Committee.  His proposal that the name be changed to better reflect the Committee’s role was subsequently withdrawn following discussion, in acknowledging the decision made by Council.

In sharing background to the Welsh Government policy consultation, the Chief Executive explained the aim of the reforms and how this could work effectively within the Council.  The Council’s response to the consultation sought local discretion on how this applied to the different committee roles within the framework before the Bill was enacted.

In response to Councillor Woolley’s question, it was noted that the report would be submitted to the Constitution & Democratic Services Committee to recommend approval of the changes by County Council.  It was at that stage that the Constitution would be updated.

RESOLVED:

That the updated Code of Corporate Governance be endorsed for adoption as part of the Council’s Constitution.