To advise members on the updates made to the Accountability and Assurance Framework and seek Marches Enterprise Joint Committee agreement to adopt the proposed changes.

THAT:

(a) Joint Committee members agree the proposed changes to the Accountability and

Assurance Framework.

The Marches LEP Accountability and Assurance Framework (AAF) sets out in a clear and transparent way, how the Marches LEP operates in terms of its decision-making, reporting, monitoring and management of public funds. The review and update of the AAF ensures compliance with national guidelines.

There are no alternative options, the LEP must have an up to date Assurance Framework that meets government requirements set out in the National Assurance Framework.