A Report by the Chief Internal Auditor updated Members on progress that is being made by Officers to appoint an independent non- elected Member to the Audit and Risk Management Committee in compliance with the Committee’s Terms of Reference and actions identified in the recent Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Independent Review into the Oversight of Local Audit and the Transparency of Local Authority Financial Reporting ( Redmond review)

In response to a question from a Member, the Chief Internal Auditor advised that the position would be unpaid and that he had worked closely with colleagues in HR and Democratic Services in place with reference to obligations under the Equalities Act. In addition, conversations are being had regarding a form of payment in terms of a reasonable expense to the ARMC Independent Member.

in HR and DS get a job spec in place, taking from equalities advice 

MN – In line with other 

Talking to colleagues about form of payment – we are looking into that and can provide with further updates 

Resolved – That the report be noted.