Agenda item

15.1

The Committee received a report from the Director of Finance and Commercial Services that provided an update on the latest guidance to support the CIPFA Position Statement on Audit Committees, and outlined further training options for Committee members to support them in their role.

15.2

Clair Sharratt (Senior Finance Manager) explained that she would circulate the CIPFA guidance handbook to Members, which provided additional guidance on self-assessment and performance evaluation.

15.3

Highlighted within the report were certain training areas that Members may want to focus on, with and training sessions had been spread throughout the remainder of the municipal year.

15.4

Ms Sharratt ran through the proposed training schedule with dates for upcoming available to book training sessions, and noted that further training sessions and briefings could be added as required.

15.5

Members of the Committee asked questions and the following responses were provided: -

15.6

It was confirmed that notice would be given before training dates, and that there would be online training options where possible. It was recommended that Committee members held sessions with External Audit without officers present if appropriate.

15.7

RESOLVED: That the Audit and Standards Committee adopts the CIPFA Position Statement on Audit Committees and agrees the training programme to support Members of the Committee with their role.