Governance structure
Audit, Governance and Risk Committee
There are a number of general functions of the Audit, Governance and Risk Committee including: to consider the head of internal audit's annual report and opinion; receive internal audit reports; consider reports dealing with management and performance of the providers of internal audit services; receive external audit plans; monitor the implementation of approved recommendations relating to internal and external reports and liaise with the Audit Commission re the appointment of the PA's external audit.
The Committee also has general functions relating to Accounts; Governance and Regulatory Framework; Risk Managment; Collaborative Arrangements and Partnerships.
The Committee has delegated authority to approve internal and external audit plans, the Authority's Annual Statement of Accounts and amendments to the Authority's Risk Register and shall make recommendations for the Authority's consideration in respect of other matters within its purview, with its minutes being submitted to the Authority.