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Audit Committee
Thursday, 8 March 2012

Notice of Meeting, Summons and Agenda

M E H RADFORD - Corporate Services Director
Date Published: 27 February 2012
 

A meeting of the Audit Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne on Thursday 08 March 2012 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 14 December 2011 (Minute Nos. 440 - 446) 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 b report for the audit committee to decide


 
4

internal audit report - planning services


Report for Item 4

This report provides an opportunity for the Committee to receive assurance that issues identified in two Internal Audit reports relating to Planning Services have been addressed.
 
 

part a report for recommendation to council


 
5

certification of claims and returns - annual report


Report for Item 5

The Committee are asked to review the Audit Commission's certification of claims and returns - annual report for 2010/11.
 
 

part b reports for the audit committee to decide


 
6

audit committee update


Report for Item 6

The Committee are asked to review the Audit Committee Update which provides a report on the Audit Commission's progress in delivering their responsibilities as the Council's external auditor.
 
7

audit plan 2011/12


Report for Item 7

The Committee are asked to consider the Audit Plan for 2011/12.
 
8

future of local public audit


Report for Item 8

The Committee are asked to consider this report which provides an update on the latest position on the appointment of external auditors to local councils after the abolition of the Audit Commission.

 
9

internal audit operational plan 2012/13


Report for Item 9

The Committee are asked to note the Internal Audit one-year operational plan for 2012/13.
 
10

audit committee work programme


Report for Item 10

The Committee are asked to review the work programme.
 

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