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 31 January 2022 as a correct record.

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

To update the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee on gifts and hospitality registered by Members, and the attendance record for Members in relation to mandatory training sessions.

This is the Monitoring Officer’s Annual Report to the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee (ASAC) for 2021. It provides an update on Member conduct issues and the work of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee, the Audit and Standards Committee (ASC) and the Monitoring Officer during 2021.

The purpose of this report is to provide members of the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee with a summary of the Member Learning Development (MLD) Programme since the last report to Committee in March 2021; and information regarding the Members’ Expenses Scheme.

This report explains the Council’s use and conduct of surveillance techniques in accordance with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000; and complies with its annual reviewing obligations as set out in Brent Council’s RIPA policy and procedures.

This report sets out the draft Internal Audit Strategic Plan, and the Counter Fraud Plan, for 2022-23.

This item provides the Audit and Standards Advisory Committee with an update on Grant Thornton’s progress in delivering their responsibilities as external auditors.

To note the Committee’s Forward Plan & Work Programme for 2021/22.

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.