Meeting documents

Audit Committee
Wednesday, 14 December 2011

Notice of Meeting, Summons and Agenda

M E H RADFORD - Corporate Services Director
Date Published: 05 December 2011
 

A meeting of the Audit Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne on Wednesday 14 December 2011 at 7:00pm.

Members: Councillor Nicholas Hampshire (Chairman), Councillor Colin Prescott (Vice Chairman), Councillors Andy Booth, June Garrad, Angela Harrison, Mike Haywood, Mike Henderson, Patricia Sandle and Ted Wilcox.

Quorum = 3

1

apologies for absence and confirmation of substitutes


 
2

minutes


Report for Item 2

To approve the Minutes of the Meeting held on 19 September 2011 (Minute Nos. 262 - 271) as a correct record.
 
3

declarations of interest



Members who have an interest to declare must declare the existence and nature of it at the start of the meeting.

Members are reminded that even if an interest has been declared in the Members' Interests Register, it should still be disclosed at each meeting.  Members are encouraged to seek advice in advance of the meeting if in any doubt.
 
 

part a reports for recommendation


 
4

annual audit letter 2010/11


Report for Item 4

To note and comment on the Audit Commission's Annual Audit Letter to Swale Borough Council and to make any recommendations to Council.
 
 

part b - decisions to be taken by the audit committee


 
5

treasury management half year review


Report for Item 5

The Committee is asked to consider this report which reviews the mid year out turn position on treasury management transactions for 2011/12, including compliance with treasury limits and Prudential Performance Indicators.  (This report will also be considered by the full Council and views from the Audit Committee will be incorporated in the report to full Council).
 
6

audit commission - protecting the public purse


Report for Item 6 | Annex 1 for Item 6

The Committee is asked to consider the Audit Commission report.
 
7

internal audit - six monthly interim report


Report for Item 7

To consider the work of the Internal Audit section over the six month period April - September 2011, and to note the outcomes of Internal Audit work.
 
8

the role of the head of internal audit


Report for Item 8 | Annex 1 for Item 8

To consider the role of the Head of Internal Audit Partnership in the context of the CIPFA Statement on the Role of the Head of Internal Audit.
 

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