Audit and Risk Committee

The role of the Audit & Risk Committee is to monitor financial and risk management of the Council and report to and provide advice to Council. The Committee oversees and liaises with Council’s external auditors to ensure adequate management of the financial risk and reporting processes.

The Audit & Risk Committee is also responsible for overseeing and making recommendations on the approach used by management to address business risks; along with reviewing and making recommendations on how Council’s corporate, financial governance and legal responsibilities are addressed. More information around the Audit Committee can be found in their Terms of Reference.

The Audit & Risk Committee is independently chaired and has a majority of independent members.