15 September 2006

AGENDA

1.  APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE  (Verbal - No Report)

2.  DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST  (Verbal - No Report)

3.  BACKGROUND TO THE COMMITTEE

(a)  Outline of the Role and Functions of the Committee

(b)  Presentation by the Audit Commission

4.  AUDIT PLANS 2006/07

Appendix A - External Audit Plan 2006/07
Appendix B - Internal Audit Plan 2006/07

5.  FINAL ACCOUNTS 2004/05 - AUDIT OPINION

Appendix A - Auditor's Opinion

6.  THE FINAL ACCOUNTS 2005/06

(a)  The Statement on Internal Control

Appendix A - Statement on Internal Control
Appendix B - Schedule of Authority Risks
Appendix C - Assessment on Internal Controls
Appendix D - Internal Audit Report 2005/06

(b)  Final Accounts 2005/06

Appendix A - Annual Governance Report
Appendix B - Letter of Representation
Appendix C - Final Accounts 2005/06 

7.  REGIONAL GOVERNANCE ISSUES