Minute with recommendation and report attached.

The eighth item requiring approval was in relation to the external auditor appointment 2023/24 to 2027/28.

On a motion by Councillor Janette Williamson, seconded by Councillor Yvonne Nolan, it was –

Resolved – That the recommendations contained within minute 118 of the Policy and Resources Committee of 17 January, 2022, be agreed as follows:

That Council enter into the option to enter into the procurement exercise led by the Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) for the appointment of external auditors for a period of five financial years from 1st April 2023.

The Director of Law and Governance introduced a report on the recommendations of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from its meeting on 30 November, 2021, in respect of the External Auditor Appointment 2023/24 to 2027/28.

RECOMMENDED – That Council be recommended to enter into the option to enter into the procurement exercise led by the Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) for the appointment of external auditors for a period of five financial years from 1st April 2023.