Decision details

Cabinet received a report of the Assistant Director Legal Services and Monitoring Officer, seeking endorsement of a revised Audit Committee Terms of Reference for recommendation on to County Council.

It was highlighted that the changes included proposing the appointment of two independent co-opted members and changes to promote the independence of the audit committee. The proposal included expanding the existing terms of reference and ensuring no member of the executive could be a member of the audit committee. Cabinet Members supported the changes, emphasising the importance of the audit committee's independence. Cabinet Members inquired about the ease of finding suitable candidates for the independent member positions. The Monitoring Officer responded that the independent remuneration panel had agreed on an allowance of £2,000 per annum, which should attract the right calibre of candidate.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.