Range of Skills

Yes

No

Comment

1

Do you:

a.       understand the objectives of the Council and current significant issues for the Council;

b.      understand the Council’s structure, including key relationships with partners and central government;

c.       understand the Council’s culture;

d.      have an understanding of any relevant legislation or other rules governing the Council; and

e.      have a broad understanding of the Council environment, particularly accountability structures and current major initiatives

2

Do you:

a.       understand the principles of ‘governance’ – understanding the requirements of legislation and local arrangements;

b.      understand ‘risk management’ and how it needs to be used to identify and manage the strategic risks to the delivery of the Council’s objectives; project risks and service risks;

c.       understand the principle sources of ‘internal control assurance’ – including the role of internal audit;

d.      consider that you have an understanding of the Council’s ‘core activities’;

e.      consider that you have an understanding of accounting issues – including understanding the accounting statements that need to be agreed each year;

f.        consider that you have an understanding of ‘regulation and compliance’ – and the role of external audit; and

g.       consider that you understand the Council environment and accountability structures – including the role of the Audit Committee in the context of other Council committees.