Report of the Director of West Mercia Energy.

Contact: Nigel Evans

That the Joint Committee

a)       approve the WME Risk Management Strategy attached at Appendix A

b)       accept the position as set out in the report.

The Director presented a report which provided a review of the WME Risk Management Strategy. It was explained that the risk register was formally reviewed twice a year and there were currently 71 risks identified which were mostly operational and mitigated by controls in place. The Director noted that 2 risks remained at a medium level and 2 had been downgraded from medium to low.

A question was raised in relation to Local Government Devolution and the potential impact on member authorities and whether this should be included on the risk register. In response the Director advised that the impact of devolution had been covered in the business plan. The Treasurer added that the joint agreement in place between the four owning authorities would need to be reviewed to accommodate any changes in membership due to devolution.

RESOLVED: That the Joint Committee

a)approve the WME Risk Management Strategy attached at Appendix A

b)accept the position as set out in the report.