Corporate Governance in East Sussex County Council

The Council is responsible for ensuring that our business is conducted in accordance with the law and proper standards, that public money is safeguarded and properly accounted for, and is used economically, efficiently and effectively.

We also have a duty under the Local Government Act 1999 to make arrangements to secure continuous improvement in the way we work. Members and senior officers are responsible for putting in place proper arrangements for the governance of the County Council's affairs and the stewardship of the resources at its disposal.

We have therefore approved and adopted a code of corporate governance, which is consistent with the principles and reflects the requirements of the framework document 'Corporate Governance in Local Government: A Keystone for Community Governance'.

It is based on good practice developed within the County Council and the work carried out by the joint working party on Corporate Governance by the Local Government Association. The working party was sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority s and Senior Managers (SOLACE).

Annual reports:

• Audit Commission annual inspection letter
• Council Plan end of year reports
• Assessment of the corporate governance framework (see item 5)
• Internal Audit Services: annual report and opinion (see item 8)
• Risk management annual report (see item 10)

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Local Code of Corporate Governance (116k) The Local Code of Corporate Governance sets out for members and officers the main principles of corporate governance for East Sussex County Council. (7 pages)
Annual governance statement 2010/11 (95k) A short statement by the Chief Executive confirming that our governance arrangements are in place and effective. Covers up to the year ending 31 March 2011. (4 pages)
Review of the Assessment of the Corporate Governance Framework and Corporate Assurance Statement for 2008-09 (87k) (15 pages)