Audit Committee

What is the role of the Audit Committee?

The role of the Audit Committee is to assist the council by:

• providing independent assurance on the adequacy of internal control and governance arrangements within the council;
• recommending the adoption of the council's annual governance statement;
• reviewing and approving the financial statements.

The following document shows the Committee's full terms of reference and delegated functions.

The Council's Constitution (pdf 868kb opens in new window)

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Which councillors sit on the Audit Committee?

Conservative x 5

• Councillor Temple (Vice-Chair)
• Councillor Birmingham
• Councillor Jump
• Councillor Pollard
• Councillor Turner

Independent x 1

• Councillor Jefferson, JP (Chairman)

Liberal Democrat x 1

• Councillor Davison

Social Democrat x 1

• Councillor Allerston

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Who chairs Audit Committee meetings?

Meetings of the Audit Committee are chaired by Councillor Jefferson, JP.

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When are meetings of the Audit Committee ?

Audit Committee Meetings

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Are Audit Committee meetings open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law.

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Can members of the public speak at Audit Committee meetings?

No. Members of the public are not permitted to ask questions at Audit Committee meetings.Top of page

How and when can I view agenda and minutes of Audit Committee meetings?

Agendas and reports for the Audit Committee are placed on public deposit five clear working days before each meeting and can be downloaded by selecting the relevant agenda below.

Reports containing exempt or confidential matters will not, however, be available.

Minutes for Audit Committee meetings are placed on public deposit no later than five clear working days after each meeting and can be downloaded by selecting the relevant minute below.

Please note: agendas and minutes of meetings prior to those available online may be obtained by contacting the Senior Committee Manager, Iain Edmiston:

Email: iain.edmiston@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone: (01482) 393208

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Democratic Services
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA

Please note: there may be a charge for copying any information.

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Where can I view the Statement of Accounts?

The audited Statement of Accounts can be viewed here:

Audited Statement of Accounts 2011-12 (pdf 19kb opens in new window)