Governance
What do we mean by Governance?
Governance is about how we ensure that we are doing the right things, in an open, honest and accountable manner.
Good Governance runs through every level of the organisation, including senior management and councillors.
This document brings together legislative requirements, governance principles and management processes, providing a framework for the proper conduct of our business in an accountable way.
Risk management is an integral and vital part of good governance and corporate management. This includes fostering a culture where integrity, objectivity, accountability, and transparency is embraced by Members and Officers alike in the identification, assessment and management of risks and where constructive challenge, collaboration and consultation are championed.
The Council’s risk management framework harnesses the activities that identify and manage uncertainty. It allows the Council to identify, evaluate and manage risks, not simply avoid them, and provides a framework to anticipate and prepare for successful outcomes. It is a key element of the framework of governance.
Accordingly, the Council is not averse to taking a degree of calculated risk, but it will always exercise a prudent approach to risk taking and decisions will be made within the parameters of the Council's internal control arrangements. The Financial and Contract Procedure Rules are particularly important in ensuring that the Council does not expose itself to financial risks above an acceptable level
Contact
Email: corporate.services@dover.gov.uk