Issue - meetings

To submit a report by the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer.

It was resolved to accept and approve the Risk Management Policy and Strategy.

The report of the Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer incorporating the Risk Management Policy and Strategy was presented for the Executive’s consideration.

The report was presented by Councillor Robin Williams, Portfolio Member for Finance. The risk management policy, strategy and accompanying guidance set out the principles and approach of the Isle of Anglesey County Council to managing risk with the aim being to provide a consistent process that underpins the management of risk throughout the Council which reflects the size and nature of its various operations and uses skills and capabilities to the full. The policy and strategy apply to all Council employees and Members. Any partner organisations should be encouraged to embrace the principles contained in the documents. The risk management policy and strategy were reviewed by the Governance and Audit Committee at its meeting in April, 2023.

The Director of Function (Resources)/Section 151 Officer advised that the report updates the Council’s risk management policy and strategy and he confirmed that the Governance and Audit Committee had not recommended any changes to the policy or strategy following its review of the documents. Risk management is an integral part of the Council’s operations and applies to all part of the Council’s business. The Strategic Risk Register is regularly reviewed by the Leadership Team.

It was resolved to accept and approve the Risk Management Policy and Strategy.