This Committee has responsibility for: Finance, Premises and Resources. Members will be  appointed at the first Governors meeting of the academic year. At the first committee  meeting a Chair will be appointed. The role of Secretary to the Committee will be taken by  the Clerk to the Governors. 

Secretary’s duties: 

To take minutes and circulate copies and agendas as necessary. To produce a brief report  for full Governing Body Meetings which records decisions made, actions taken and/or  recommendations for consideration. 

All committees have a duty to maintain consultation with other committees, the  Headteacher and through him, the Chair of Governors. 

Meetings: 

Meetings are arranged as and when necessary, according to need, this can vary depending  on need and time of year. 

Finance Responsibilities: 

• The committee will liaise between the School and Governing Body on matters of  finance. 
• To involve a named Governor, usually the Chair, in financial aspects of the school  especially in office procedures. 
• Review and approve the proposed budget and present to the full Governing Body for  their approval, meeting the necessary deadlines at the LEA. 
• Ensure accounts for School funds are presented annually to the Governing Body and  that the accounts are audited every year. 
• Receive regular reports on the schools income and expenditure showing a comparison  of these against annual budget. 
• Report to and advise the Governing Body on the use of devolved funding. • Advise the Governing Body about applications for any other available funding and the  procedures as necessary.

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• Ensure that all insurances provide adequate cover. 
• Review the service contracts as necessary. 
• Monitor the link between spending plans and the School Development Plan. • Take account of any recommendations made by the LEA after an internal audit.