Brentwood Assize House (‘the Charity’) (Charity Number 230138) is a small charity under the terms of the Charities Act 2011.

It was noted that the purpose of the report was to review the governance and administration of the Charity.

A Trustee expressed concerns on the guidance given to new Councillors on the role as a Trustee to the Assizes Trust. Mr Potter confirmed that training will be reviewed.

Mr Potter advised the Trustee that the role of clerk for this Charity should be a not an Officer of the Council due to potential or actual conflicts of interest.

A view was expressed for a independent person to take on this role as clerk and a review on an alternative venue to hold the Assize Trust Meeting be undertaken.  A  report be presented at the next meeting.

A motion was MOVED by Mr Aspinell and SECONDED by Mr Lloyd.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY to approve the recommendations set out in the report.

2.1    That the current governance structure be noted.

2.2    That the costs of the administration of the Charity be quantified,         separately accounted for and a review of its future administration         needs for 2015/2016 be undertaken.