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St. Helens Council's Code of Corporate Governance is a framework of systems, processes, cultures and values which sets out how the council operates.
The framework brings together good governance principles and sound management processes. It is based on guidance published in April 2016 by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers (SOLACE) around 'Delivering Good Governance in Local Government'.
The CIPFA/SOLACE framework sets out seven core principles for good governance:
The Code explains the relevant governance arrangements St.Helens Council has in place and where examples and evidence of the operation of these arrangements can be found.