Agenda item

To consider the report of the Head of Audit Risk Assurance seeking approval for the appointment of an Independent Member to the Audit and Governance Committee and to update the Committee’s Terms of Reference.

63.1    The Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, Councillor Melvin moved and Councillor Brooker seconded the motion. Councillor Melvin outlined the proposed changes which would see an independent (non-Councillor) Member appointed to the Committee and that, from the next Civic Year, the Chair would not be a Member of party which formed the administration.

63.2    Councillor Haigh expressed concern about the performance and accountability of the proposed independent Member and asked that a procedure be drawn up to provide for their removal should it be necessary. She also suggest that recruitment be conducted by a cross-party of Members.

63.3    Councillor Melvin withdrew the motion pending further consideration by the Audit and Governance Committee.