The Chief Internal Auditor explained to Members that in order to comply with best professional practice, the Audit and Risk Management Committee are required to complete an annual evaluation of its role and effectiveness as part of the systems of internal audit.

Members heard how the CIPFA publication ‘A Toolkit for Local Authority Audit Committees’ recommends the use of self- assessment checklist to achieve this task and that the Chair had completed the checklist (Appendix 1 of the report)

A discussion was had amongst Members regarding the need for refresher training. It was agreed by Officers that this would be progressed and would also include sessions relating to the Statement of Accounts and Insurance and Risk Management.

Resolved: That the self – assessment checklist be approved