Agenda and minutes

The Director, Legal Services welcomed attendees to the meeting and apologies for absence were received from County Borough Councillors J. Cullwick and L. De Vet.

To receive disclosures of personal interest from Members in accordance with the Code of Conduct

Note:

1.     Members are requested to identify the item number and subject matter that their interest relates to and signify the nature of the personal interest: and

2.   Where Members withdraw from a meeting as a consequence of the disclosure of a prejudicial interest they must notify the Chairman when they leave.

In accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct, there were no declarations made pertaining to the agenda.

To appoint the Chair of the Audit Committee for the 2020/21 Municipal Year.

The Director, Legal Services reminded Members of the requirements of paragraph 9.4 the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 in relation to the appointment of the Chair of the Audit Committee. It was explained that the Committee Members themselves decide upon the Chair and it can be a Councillor or a Lay Member, but cannot be a Councillor who belongs to a group with Members in the Executive.

With this in mind, the Director, Legal Services sought nominations for  the position and it was RESOLVED that County Borough Councillor G Davies be elected as Chairman of the Audit Committee for the Municipal Year2020/21.

To appoint a Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee for the 2020/21 Municipal Year.

The Director, Legal Services sought nominations for the position of Vice-Chair to the Audit Committee for the Audit Committee for the Municipal Year 2020/21. It was RESOLVED that Mr C Jones, Lay Member, be elected as Vice-Chair of the Audit Committee for the Municipal Year2020/21.

To receive the minutes of the previous meeting of the Audit Committee held on 20^th July 2020.

It was RESOLVED to approve the minutes of the 20^th July 2020 as an accurate reflection of the meeting.

To consider any items, which the Chairman, by reason of special circumstances, is of the opinion should be considered at the meeting as a matter of urgency

Members took the opportunity to extend their thanks to Mr R. Hull for his service as Chair and Lay Member to the Audit Committee; praising his efficient Chairing skills and years of commitment.

It was RESOLVED to send to a letter of thanks to Mr R Hull from the Audit Committee.