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Nick Eaton (01962) 841841 Ext 7334 e-mail: [email protected] | ||
Andrew Smith OBE MA DPA MBA Chief Executive The Castle, Winchester SO23 8UJ |
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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 Audit Committee meeting held on
23 September 2009.
4. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
5. ANNUAL AUDIT LETTER
To receive the Audit Commission's Annual Audit Letter for 2008/09
(NB: This item is also being considered by Cabinet on 21 Dec 2009).
6. HCC RESPONSE TO THE 2008/09 ANNUAL AUDIT LETTER AND AUDIT COMMISSION REPORT ON USE OF RESOURCES
To receive the County Council's response to the Audit Commission's 2008/09 Annual Audit Letter and detailed report on Use of Resources.
(NB: This item is also being considered by Cabinet on 21 December 2009).
7. AUDIT COMMISSION PROGRESS REPORT
To consider the Audit Commission summary of progress in respect of ongoing audit activity.
8. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRESS REPORT 2009/10
To consider a report from the County Treasurer providing an update on progress achieved in implementing recommendations arising from audits carried out in 2008/09 and significant issues arising in audits carried out in the first half of 2009/10.
(NB: This report is accompanied by an exempt appendix).
9. CORPORATE ANTI-FRAUD AND CORRUPTION STRATEGY
To consider a report from the County Treasurer presenting the revised Anti-Fraud and Corruption Strategy and related policies for approval.
(NB: This report is accompanied by an exempt appendix).
10. PENSION FUND PANEL - MINUTES OF MEETINGS (FOR INFORMATION)
To receive the minutes of the meetings of the Pension Fund Panel held on
21 July 2009, 29 July 2009, 9 October 2009 and 6 November 2009.
(NB: Each of these minutes is accompanied by an exempt appendix).
11. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC
Recommendation:
That in relation to the following item the press and public be excluded from the meeting, as it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of proceedings, that if a member of the public were present during the items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within Paragraph 3 and/or 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and further that in all circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exempt information outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons set out in the respective report.
12. HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL INTERNAL AUDIT PROGRESS REPORT 2009/10
To receive the exempt appendix that accompanies agenda item 8.
13. CORPORATE ANTI-FRAUD AND CORRUPTION STRATEGY
To recieve the exempt appendix that accompanies agenda item 9.
14. MINUTES OF PENSION FUND PANEL MEETINGS (FOR INFORMATION)
To receive the exempt appendices accompanying the minutes of the Pension Fund Panel meetings held on 21 July 2009, July 2009, 9 October 2009 and
6 November 2009 (agenda item 10).
ABOUT THIS AGENDA:
This agenda is available on Hampshire County Council's website (click on www.hants.gov.uk/decisions) and can be provided, on request to 01962 847339, in alternative versions (such as large print, Braille or audio) and in alternative languages.
ABOUT THIS MEETING:
The press and public are welcome to attend the public sessions of the meeting. If you have any particular requirements, for example if you require wheelchair access, please call the number at the head of this agenda in advance of the meeting so that we can help.
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.