To consider the attached report seeking approval to extend the partnership for a further three years and to amend its membership.

The Council made the following recommendation to the Mayor:

It was proposed by Councillor Tyerman and seconded by Councillor Pountney:

That the Mayor be recommended:

            (i)         that each Devon Audit Partnership authority approve the extension of the partnership for a further 3 years (April 2014 to March 2017) and that the submitted Deed of Variation be approved;  and

            (ii)        that the membership of the Partnership be extended to include the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall (OPCC).

On being put to the vote, the motion was declared carried (unanimous).

The Mayor considered the recommendation of the Council, as set out above, at the meeting and a record of his decision, together with further information, is attached to these Minutes.