The Director of Finance presented the Audit Commission Annual Governance Report for the Merseyside Pension Fund, which had been considered by the Pensions Committee (minute 38 (22 September 2009) refers) and the Audit and Risk Management Committee (minute 26 (23 September 2009) refers). The District Auditor had given an unqualified audit opinion and the report contained an action plan to ensure compliance with the recommendations contained therein.

Resolved – That the action plan be approved.