Issue - meetings

The Board received a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise, Community and Resources, which provided an update from Grant Thornton (External Auditors) regarding:

·       Progress made in delivering their responsibilities as the Council’s External Auditors; and

·       A summary of emerging national issues and developments that could be relevant to the work of the Board.

Georgia Jones, Audit Manager and Mark Heap from Grant Thornton attended the meeting to present the report and then dealt with Members’ questions.

The requirements and preparation associated with implementation of the new General Data Protection Regulation were considered. It was agreed that a briefing note would be prepared for all Members which explained what the legislation was for, how the Council was preparing for its introduction in May 2018 and the Council’s ability to demonstrate compliance and governance.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.