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    GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

    THURSDAY 5 APRIL 2007 AT 2.15 P.M.

    THE CHUTE ROOM, THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

    DAVID HINXMAN

    7339

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1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

3 MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 25 January 2007.

4 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

To receive any communications the Chairman may wish to make.

5. AUDIT COMMISSION: (a) EXTERNAL AUDIT PLAN 2007/08 AND (b) ANNUAL AUDIT AND INSPECTION LETTER

To consider the documents prepared by the Audit Commission and submitted to the County Council.

6. CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU (CRB) CHECKS - POLICY

To consider the report of the Chief Executive (Director of Human Resources) recommending adoption of policy guidelines in relation to the checking of criminal records.

7. DIRECT PAYMENTS/CRB CHECKS

To consider the report of the Director of Adult Services updating the Committee following its consideration of these issues at its meeting on 26 October 2006.

8. CLARIFICATION OF DECISION PROCESSES AND UPDATING OF ASSOCIATED LIMITS

To consider the report of the County Treasurer pursuant to Minute 73 of the previous meeting.

9. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION

To consider the report of the Chief Executive pursuant to Minute 75 of the previous meeting.

10. RISK MANAGEMENT

To consider the report of the Chief Executive concerning risk management arrangements including the annual review, key corporate risks, the appointment of a lead member and a lead officer, and training for members with specific corporate governance responsibilities.

11. INTERNAL AUDIT STRATEGY - 2007/08 REVIEW

To consider the report of the County Treasurer on a review of the current audit strategy and changes proposed for the future audit strategy.

12. INVESTIGATORS CODE OF CONDUCT

To consider the report of the County Treasurer and Code.

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County Councillors attending as appointed members of this committee or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.