Kate Johnston

Draft Statement of Accounts 2024-25

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...that the Draft Statement of Accounts 2024-25 be reviewed and a recommendation be made to the Full Council for approval.

For Determination

Annual Review of the Committee’s Effectiveness

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the report following the self-assessment workshop, facilitated by Devon Assurance Partnership, which examined the Committee's purpose, function, membership and effectiveness, in accordance with CIPFA best practice, and to draft an action plan, with officer support, to address areas identified for improvement.

For Determination

Employee Survey

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to note the report detailing the summary results of the employee Pulse survey from December 2024 to September 2025 and the 2024 Wellbeing survey, and to acknowledge that SMT and the Organisational Development Group are considering the survey results.

For Determination

To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 22nd September 2025

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Dispensation for "dual hatted" Parish/Town and District Councillors for Community Governance Review

From: Governance Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 6.30 pm - November 11, 2025

...to allow Cllrs Norman, Cann, Haworth-Booth, Orange, Quinn and Walker, who are also Town and Parish Councillors, a standing dispensation to participate in Community Governance Review deliberations and votes, expiring upon conclusion of the review or after four years.

For Determination