Council considered the Annual Governance Statement (AGS) for 2021-22 (circulated previously).

The Director of Resources and Deputy Chief Executive explained that the Letter of Representation formally outlined to the External Auditors, the governance arrangements in place and the Authority’s responsibilities on the financial statements presented. The Letter was required as part of the final process for the approval of the Statement of Accounts for 2021/22.

Councillor Walker reported the recommendations of the Governance Committee held on 26 September 2022 (circulated previously).

It was moved by Councillor Walker and seconded by Councillor Lofthouse “that the Letter of Representation be approved and signed by the Chief Financial Officer”.

RESOLVED that the Letter of Representation be approved and signed by the Chief Financial Officer.