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

2026 Committee meeting schedule:

DateTimeLocation
10 February 202610amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend
12 May 202610amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend
11 August 202610amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend
10 November 202610amCoorong Civic Centre, Tailem Bend

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