Transparency

The Annual Governance & Accountability Return (AGAR) is the document that is submitted by local councils presenting a summary of their audit and financial information.

Bank Reconciliations show whether the council's bank account statements match the accounting cashbook at the end of the financial year.

This is a document confirming that the accounts for the last accounting year have been published.

This is a certificate signed by an external auditor after a review of the AGAR.

This is a certificate presented after an internal audit of the council.

This is a document explaining the rights the public have in being able to inspect the council's annual accounts.

This shows whether income or expenditure has gone up or down between two accounting years.

This is a document explaining the role and expected conduct of Councillors.

Details of the council's owned assets.

All other policies and procedures the council abides to

A web accessibility statement is an information page on your website that clearly states the level of web accessibility to which the website aims to conform.

Written rules for the local council, confirming the procedures and procedural matters for meetings.

This details whether the council has signed the Civility and Respect pledge. This is a project between NALC, SLCC and OVW to help councils show their zero tolerance for bullying, harassment and intimidation in local councils.