Agenda

To approve the minutes from the Audit Committee meeting held on 11^th March 2024.

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To consider any business which, by reason of special circumstances, the Chairman proposed to accept as urgent under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chairman of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before the meeting commences.  Any Member attending the meeting under Standing Order 34 will only be permitted to speak on those items which have been previously notified to the Chairman

Verbal Report from Jamie Hay, Senior Internal Auditor

For Audit Committee to consider the following recommendations:

a)    Internal Audit Charter 2024/25

b)    The Internal Audit Strategy 2024/25

c)    The Strategic Plan 2024/25 to 2026/27

d)    The Annual Internal Audit Plan for 2024/25.

Items for the Committee to consider for the Work Programme 2024/2025 are;

·         Council Owned Companies

·         Control of Climate Change Activities

·         Appointment of Independent Person

·         Review of Terms of Reference

·         Results and Action Plan- Self Assessment

To note that the date of the next meeting of the Audit Committee will take place on 24^th June 2024