Patsy McGlone 10th February 2011

Written Answer from the Minister for Regional Development

Board of NI Water

Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister for Regional Development, pursuant to AQW 3285/11, (i) whether NI Water follows any corporate code of governance for public bodies; (ii) for his assessment of whether the non-recording of votes is in line with best practice; (iii) whether the non-recording of the vote on the resignation package of the CEO is compliant with governance guidelines; and (iv) how this matter will be reflected in the minutes of the relevant meeting.

(AQW 3836/11)

Minister for Regional Development: I have been advised by Northern Ireland Water (NIW) that (i) it aims to comply with the standards of good practice contained in the UK Corporate Governance Code: (ii) there is no requirement in the Corporate Governance Code to record votes at Board meetings; (iii) it is not the practice of the Board to record votes and this does not contravene any governance guidelines; and (iv) the decision on the resignation package of the former Chief Executive will be recorded in the Board minutes.
 

ENDS