AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any apologies for absence.

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter

to be considered at the meeting must declare that 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, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of

the Code. 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 14 December 2007.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

5. EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS

A) AUDIT AND INSPECTION PLAN 2008/09

B) USE OF RESOURCES AUDITOR JUDGEMENTS 2007

The Audit Commission will present their reports..

6. INTERNAL AUDIT PLAN - 2008/09

To consider the report of the County Treasurer and the detailed internal audit plan for 2008/09 to 2010/11.

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7.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK

To consider the report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and Monitoring Officer and the County Treasurer recommending the Committee to approve the updated Code of Corporate Governance set out as Appendix A to the report.

8. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REGULATIONS AND CONTRACT STANDING ORDERS

To consider the report of the County Treasurer recommending changes to Financial Regulations and Contracts Standing Orders primarily to reflect changes in operating procedures previously approved by the County Council. The Constitution requires such changes also to be considered by the Cabinet before seeking County Council approval.

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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.