Decision details

To consider the Internal Audit Shared Service business case for approval.

(1)        That the creation of a Shared Internal Audit Service with effect from 1 April 2017 (“the Commencement Date”), or such other date as agreed between Epping Forest District Council, Harlow District Council and Broxbourne Borough Council on the basis set out in the report, be approved;

(2)        That the appointment of Broxbourne Borough Council as host authority be approved;

(3)        That the Council entering into an Administrative Collaboration Agreement under Section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 with the partner authorities be approved;

(4)        That authority be delegated to the Director of Governance, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Governance and Development Management, to agree the terms of the Administrative Collaboration Agreement which would include the provision to allow other councils to join the Shared Service in the future; and

(5)        That the transfer of staff to Broxbourne Borough Council as Host Authority on the terms set put in the Administrative Collaboration Agreement from the Commencement Date be agreed.