Councillor Josh Rutty

Half Yearly Report from the Chair of Governance

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Whistleblowing Policy

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

...to recommend to the Full Council the adoption of the revised Whistleblowing Policy, as set out in Appendix A, which includes minor updates identified by the Devon Assurance Partnership.

For Determination

Anti-Money Laundering Policy

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

... to recommend to the Full Council the adoption of the revised Anti-Money Laundering Policy set out in Appendix A.

For Determination

Counter Fraud Strategy and Response Plan

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

...to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the revised Counter Fraud Strategy and Response Plan, demonstrating a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, bribery, and corruption.

For Determination

LGA Governance Review - update to the Constitution

From: Governance Committee - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 6.30 pm - September 22, 2025

... the Council updated the Constitution to reflect recommendations from the LGA Governance Review, including renaming the Policy Development Committee to the Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee, clarifying committee terms of reference, and redistributing officer delegated powers.

For Determination