Section 1 - Annual governance statement2015116We acknowledge as the members of:

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our responsibility for ensuring that there is a sound system of internal control, including thepreparation of the accounting statements. We confirm, to the best of our knowledge and belief,with respect to the accounting statements for the year ended 31 March 2016, that:

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This annual governance statement is approved by thissmaller authority and recorded as minute reference:

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*Note: Please provide explanations to the external auditor on a separate sheet for each 'No' response. Describe how this smallerauthority will address the weaknesses identified.

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Signed by:

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1. We have put in place arrangements for effectivefinancial management during the year, and for thepreparation of the accounting statements.

prepared its accounting statements inaccordance with the Accounts andAudit Regulations.

2. We maintained an adequate system of internal control,including measures designed to prevent and detectfraud and corruption and reviewed its effectiveness.

made proper arrangements and acceptedresponsibility for safeguardrng the public moneyand resources in its charge.

3. We took all reasonable steps to assure ourselves thatthere are no matters of actual or potential non-compliancewith laws, regulations and proper practices that couldhave a significant financial effect on the ability of thissmaller authority to conduct its business or onits finances.

has only done what it has the legal power to doand has complied with proper practicesin doing so.

4. We provided proper opponunity during the year for theexercise of electors' rights in accordance with therequirements of the Accounts and Audit Regulations.

during the year gave all persons interested theopportunity to inspect and ask questions aboutthis authority's accounts.

5. We carried out an assessment of the r sks facing th ssmaller authority and took appropriate steps to managethose risks, including the introduction of internal controlsandior external insurance cover where required.

considered the financial and other risks it faces

and has dealt with them properly.

6. We maintained throughout the year an adequate andeffective system of internal audit of the accountingrecords and control systems.

arranged for a competent person, independentof the financ al controls and procedures, to give

an objective view on whether internal controlsmeet the needs of this smaller authority.

7. We took appropriate action on all matters raised inreports from internal and external audit. /

responded to matters brought to its attention byinternal and external audit.

B. We considered whether any litigation, liabilities orcommitments, events or transactions, occurring eitherduring or after the year-end, have a financial impact on thissmaller authority and, where appropriate have includedthem in the accounting statements.

disclosed everything it should have aboutrts busrness activity during the yearincluding events taking place after the year-end

if relevant,

9. (For local councils only) Trust funds including charitableln our capacity as the sole managing trustee wedischarged our accountability responsibilities for thefund(s)/assets, including financial reporting and, ifrequired, independent examination or audit.

has met all of its responsibilities where it is a

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sole managing trustee of a local trust or trusts.

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