To consider the report of the working group on the effectiveness of the committee.

The chairperson introduced the report.

It was noted that members of the committee were consulted on 8 January 2021.

It was noted that under the CIPRA guidance, oversight of the treasury management function should be a function of the audit and governance committee.  Currently full Council review the strategy and there is annual training for all members so that they have a good understanding of treasury management.   It is a decision of Council as to where treasury management sits.   This issue would be considered by the re-thinking governance working group.

It was further noted that when trying encouraging people to stand as councillors, then an indication of the number of training days should be highlighted. 

SWAP offered to ascertain what feedback other council obtained with regard to the effectiveness of their committees.

RESOLVED that:

a)         The committee commented on the effectiveness review carried out by the   working group; and

b)        The re-thinking governance consider the outcome of the effectiveness review      as part of their work in connection with the enhanced hybrid cabinet model.