Report of the Interim Director of Finance (S151 Officer)

The subject of the decision:

The Chairman of the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee at the request of the external auditor commissioned an Independent Review into the facts and processes underpinning the termination package of a former employee.  A series of questions were raised by the external auditor on how the process was handled as part of their audit work and an Independent Review was identified as the best way to address the issues.  The review did not identify any evidence of impropriety or breach of Council policy.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

To comply with a request from the external auditor.

The decision:

That the Independent Review Report be received and noted.