To elect a chairperson for the ensuing year

Mr Gareth Chapman was elected Chairperson for the ensuing year.

To elect a vice chairperson for the ensuing year

Ms Susan Davies was elected Vice-Chairperson for the ensuing year.

To receive declarations of personal and prejudicial interest (if any) from Members/Officers in accordance with the provisions of the Members’ Code of Conduct adopted by Council from 1 September 2014.

None.

To receive for approval the minutes of the Committee of 15/03/2022

The minutes of the 15 March 2022 were approved as a true and accurate record

The Governance and Audit Committee noted the Action Record.  

The Committee noted the Audit Wales Governance and Audit Committee Reports at Appendix A, B and C.

The Committee:

· Considered the Corporate Risk Assessment 2022-23 (Appendix A)

· Noted that Corporate Management Board has agreed to discontinue the Incident and Near Miss Reporting Procedure.

The Committee reviewed and approved the proposed processes and arrangements for corporate self-assessment 2021/22.

That the Governance and Audit Committee gave due consideration to the Annual Internal Audit Report for the Financial Year 2021-22 including the Head of Internal Audit’s Annual Opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Council’s framework of governance, risk management and internal control.

The Committee considered and approved the Regional Internal Audit Service Charter for 2022-23. 

The Committee considered and approved the draft Internal Audit Strategy (Appendix A) and draft Annual Risk Based Audit Plan for 2022-23 (Appendix B).

The Committee considered and approved the updated Forward Work Programme for 2022-23.

To consider any other items(s) of business in respect of which notice has been given in accordance with Rule 4 of the Council Procedure Rules and which the person presiding at the meeting is of the opinion should by reason of special circumstances be transacted at the meeting as a matter of urgency.

There were no urgent items.