Decision details

Extension of Contract

Joint report of the Executive Directors (Resources, Environment and Cultural Services) and (Public Protection, Planning and Governance) seeking approval to an extension to the partnership for the provision of these services.

(1)        The Decision Taken

RESOLVED:

(1)     That the Cabinet authorises an extension of the Partnership Agreement and Contract for the provision of internal audit services with effect from 1 June 2016 until 31 May 2018.

(2)     That the Cabinet delegates authority to the Director (Resources, Environment and Cultural Services), in consultation with the Executive Member, Resources to approve any further extensions of this agreement.

(2)        Reasons for the Decision

The Council in 2011 entered into a Partnership Agreement and a Contract for a collaborative arrangement with Hertfordshire County Council and four other Hertfordshire authorities for the provision of internal audit services.  It was proposed to extend this “Inter-Authority Agreement” and Shared Internal Audit Service partnership to 31 May 2018 as it had continued to deliver key benefits.

(Note:  There were no declarations of interests by a Member(s) in respect of the matter decided.)