Minutes for Corporate Governance and Audit Committee meeting, Mar 27 2012, 2.00PM official page

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 25 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded).

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 25, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

1          To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.

2          To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.

3          If so, to formally pass the following resolution:-

            RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information, as follows:-

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration

(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes)

To declare any personal / prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81(3) if the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct.

To receive any apologies for absence from the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 27^th February 2012.

To receive any remarks the Chair wishes to make with regards to developments affecting the Committee.

To receive a report of the Director of Resources report outlining the key systems and procedures which are in place to ensure that the Council delivers sound financial planning and management whilst ensuring the maintenance of adequate reserves.

To receive a report of the Assistance Chief Executive (Customer Access and Performance) providing the Committee  with an annual report on the steps being taken to improve Leeds City Council’s information security in order to provide assurance for the Annual Governance Statement.

To receive a report of the Director of Resources outlining the proposed changes to the verification of housing and council tax benefit claims by introducing a risk-based verification process.

To receive a report of the Director of Resources  provide assurance on the adequacy of policies and practices surrounding Business Continuity arrangements.

To receive a report of the Director of Resources notifying and inviting comment from the Committee on the work programme.