Agenda
Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19
A regular and thorough cleaning and hygiene regime is the most effective way of limiting the spread of respiratory infections. Please continue to follow the cleaning regimes when attending meetings by washing hands regularly and using hand sanitisers available across our sites.
Face masks or coverings are optional when attending meetings. Visitors are welcome to wear face masks or coverings as a precaution and everyone should be considerate of those that choose to do so.
A limited number of printed copies of the agenda pack will be available on the day of the meeting. Please access the RBFRS website for a digital copy.Fire Authority meetings are recorded and made available on rbfrs website. Committee meetings are not recorded.
PDF 253 KBVenue: RBFRS Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading RG31 7SG
| No. | Item |
|---|---|
|
Apologies for absence |
|
|
Declarations of Interest Purpose: To receive Declarations of Interest from Councillors relating to items to be considered at the meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Fire Authority’s Local Code of Conduct, and any from Officers.
|
|
|
Minutes of the Meeting held on 28 September 2016 Recommendation: That the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 September 2016 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman. |
|
|
Consideration of any matters properly referred to this Committee for decision |
|
|
Internal Audit Update Purpose: To inform the Committee of the outcome of audit activity during 2016/17. Additional documents: |
|
|
External Audit Update Purpose: To provide the Committee with an update from the External Auditors.
Additional documents: |
|
|
External Auditor Appointment Purpose: To inform the Committee of the national scheme for auditor appointments.
|
|
|
Annual Plan 2017/18 Purpose: To provide Audit & Governance Committee with an overview of the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) Annual Plan 2017-18. Additional documents: |
|
|
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority - Pay Policy Statement Purpose: To note and recommend the draft Pay Policy Statement for 2017/18 to the Fire Authority on 27 February 2017.
Additional documents: |
|
|
Buying Processes and Controls Audit Update Purpose: To note the completed actions and controls put into place following the recommendations in the Baker Tilly audit dated August 2015.
Additional documents: |
|
|
Transition Fund Update Purpose: To inform the Committee of bids which have been approved from the Transition fund and expenditure to the end of quarter 2 of 2016/17.
Additional documents: |
|
|
Member Attendance and Member Allowances Purpose: To receive a bi-annual update on Royal Berkshire Fire Authority Member Attendance and Allowances. Additional documents: |
|
|
Emergency Service Mobile Communications Programme Update To provide Audit and Governance Committee an update on the progress of Emergency Service Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP).
Additional documents: |
|
|
Quarterly Performance Report (2016/17) - Quarter 2 (July - September 2016) Purpose: To provide the Committee with an overview of Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (RBFRS) second quarter (July – September 2016) performance for the 2016/17 financial year. Additional documents: |
|
|
Date of next meeting Wednesday 22 March 2017 at 6.30pm, Room 301, RBFRS Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire RG31 7SD.
|