Decision details

To seek approval to the creation of a shared internal audit and risk management service between GCC, Stroud District Council and Gloucestershire County Council.

RESOLVED TO RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:

1.    Agrees to the creation of a Shared Internal Audit and Risk ManagementService with effect from 1 April 2015 (“the Commencement Date) or such other date as is agreed between Gloucester City Council, Stroud District Council, and Gloucestershire County Council on the basis set out in this report;

2.    Delegates this Council’s Internal Audit Function to Gloucestershire County Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 101, of the Local Government Act 1972, Sections 19 and 20 of the Local Government Act 2000 and all other enabling powers subject to (6) below;

3.    Agrees to enter into an Administrative Collaboration Agreement, under S101 of the Local Government Act 1972 with the partner authorities;

4.    Delegates authority to the Corporate Director Services and Neighbourhoods, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Performance and Resources, to approve the terms of the Administrative Collaboration Agreement;

5.    Agrees to the transfer of staff to Gloucestershire County Council as Host Authority on the terms set out in the Administrative Collaboration Agreement from the Commencement Date;

6.    Agrees to the formation of an Internal Audit and Risk ManagementShared Services Board involving the Section 151 officers from each of the participating authorities, to oversee the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the s101 Agreement; and

7.    Authorises the Monitoring Officer to make any consequent changes to the Council’s Constitution to reflect the shared services arrangements and delegation of the internal audit service function to the Head of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Shared Service at Gloucestershire County Council.