Audit & Risk Committee

The purpose of the Audit & Risk Committee is to provide independent advice and recommendation on matters relating to corporate and financial governance, including:

  • Ensuring Council’s compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Ensuring the processes are in place that leads to the provision of value for money services to the community.
  • Ensuring the strategic objectives of Council are met.
  • Ensuring the maintenance of an adequate internal control framework.
  • Maintenance of an independent and objective internal and external audit function.

The Audit & Risk Committee currently comprises five positions - three independent members (one of which who is also the Chair of the Committee) and two Council Members. The independent members are required to have relevant experience in financial management, risk management and internal/external audit.

Audit & Risk Committee Terms of Reference, March 2022(270 kb)

2024 Committee meeting schedule:

DateTimeLocation
13 February 202410amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend
14 May 202410amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend
13 August 202410amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend
12 November 202410amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend

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