Meeting documents

To consider this report.

Scott Wooldridge Head of Governance and Democratic Services presented the report and highlighted the following key points to the audit committee: 

·                     It is the committee’s role to review and comment on the Annual Governance Statement 

·                     The Annual Governance Statement is a statutory requirement. 

·                     Page 178 Para 3.3 refers to an exceptional year. Somerset has seen many additional challenges and opportunities due to Local Government Reorganisation.   

·                     Page 179 - the healthy organisation. This is a critical tool. 

·                     Para 3.6 –refers to the view looking forward at a critical point of transition for SCC  

·                     This is about delivering on key responsibilities as well as organisational change. 

Questions  

·                     Cllr Chilcott wanted all members to acknowledge what a challenging year it has been and felt that staff should be commended. 

·                     Cllr Ruddle (chair) agreed that this was a great report  

·                     Cllr Andy asked if there an annual business plan? The officer confirmed that the new administration will have picked this work up.   

·                     Cllr Davies asked about changes toNHS governance. Is this part of the AGS? The officer confirmed that CCG no longer exists, and it is now called the Integrated Care System. 

·                     Cllr Carswellasked if members needed to formally approve the Annual Governance Statement. The officer confirmed that it is for comment and noting only. 

The committee accepted the report