Respond to a statutory recommendation from the auditor
Leader, elected mayor and civic chair: Respond to a statutory recommendation from the auditor. Starts when: The external auditor issues a Schedule 7 recommendation. Steps: Receive the recommendation; Publicise it; Hold the council meeting within one month; Decide the response; Notify the auditor. Done when: The meeting is held within one month and the response is sent to the auditor with a receipt. Rules that apply: Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 Schedule 7.