Audit Risk and Improvement Committee
Overview
The objective of the Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (Committee) is to provide independent assurance to Council by monitoring, reviewing and providing advice about the Council's governance processes, compliance, risk management and control frameworks, external accountability obligations and overall performance.
Authority
The Council authorises the Committee, within the scope of its role and responsibilities, to:
- access any information it needs from the Council
- Use any Council resources it needs
- Have direct and unrestricted access to the General Manager and senior management of the Council
- Seek the General Manager's permission to meet with any Council staff member or contractor
- Discuss any matters with thte external auditor or other external parties
- Request the attendance of any employee at committee meetings
- Obtain external legal or other professional advice in line with Council's procurement policies.
Terms of Reference
2024-Audit-Risk-and-Improvement-Committee-Terms-of-Reference-SVC-TofR-006-07.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
The Committee will meet at least four times per year, with one of these meetings to include review and endorsement of the annual audited financial reports and external audit opinion.
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Phone:1300 ASK SVC (1300 275 782)