Governance Assurance Risk Management) Framework and Policy

January 19, 2026 Audit Committee, Corporate Policy and Resources Committee (Committee) Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the new Governance Assurance Policy and Framework, which focuses on the Council’s governance and control arrangements to ensure effective management of risks, and authorised the Deputy Chief Executive, in conjunction with the Chair of the Audit Committee, to make any necessary adjustments to reflect future changes in the Council’s governance arrangements.

Full council record
Content

The Committee resolved to:
 

a.   
Approve the new Governance Assurance Policy and Framework (as
outlined in Appendix a), which focuses on the Council’s
governance and control arrangements to ensure effective management
of risks; and
 

b.   
Authorise the Deputy Chief Executive, in conjunction with the Chair
of the Audit Committee to make any adjustments to the Policy and
Framework to ensure that it is updated to reflect any future
changes in the Council’s governance arrangements.

Supporting Documents

Governance Assurance Risk Management Policy and Framework.pdf
SBC Governance Assurance Policy and Framework 1.pdf
Appendix B - Example.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Jan 2026
Subject to call-inYes