Agenda

Members are invited to declare at this stage of the meeting, the nature and existence of any relevant disclosable pecuniary or personal interests in the items on this agenda and to specify the item(s) to which they relate.

To hear any deputations received from members of the public in accordance with Standing Order 67.

To approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 08 December 2019 as a correct record.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting.

To receive an update on gifts and hospitality registered by members, and the attendance record for members in relation to mandatory training sessions.

To receive a summary of the Member Learning Development Programme since January 2020 and information regarding the Members’ Expenses Scheme. It also provides an overview of upcoming member learning and development sessions.

To receive the draft Internal Plan for 2021/22 and the basis on which the plan had been prepared.

To receive a summary of the management of risk at departmental level across the Council.

To receive an overview of the planned scope and timing of the statutory external audit 2020/21 for those charged with governance.

To receive an update from Grant Thornton on progress in delivering its responsibilities as the Council’s external auditors, along with a summary of emerging national issues and developments that may be relevant to Brent as a local authority.

To receive a presentation from Grant Thornton on the new Value for Money arrangements in the new Code of Audit Practice.

To consider and note the Committee’s Forward Plan. .

Notice of items to be raised under this heading must be given in writing to the Head of Executive and Member Services or his representative before the meeting in accordance with Standing Order 60.