This Committee has responsibility for
overseeing the Council’s financial affairs. They consider:
·
The Council’s accounts
·
Internal and external audit activity
The Committee also monitors the development
and operation of risk management and governance policies in the
Council; whistle-blowing, anti-fraud, corruption and bribery
policies; monitors Treasury Management activities, approves the
Council’s Annual Governance Statement; and monitors
compliance with a variety of published standards and controls.