The Audit and Risk Committee is one of our advisory committees. It was established in accordance with section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020 (the Act).
Audit and Risk Committee purpose
The purpose of the Audit and Risk Committee is to support Council in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to:
- financial and performance reporting
- risk management
- fraud prevention systems and control
- maintenance of a sound internal control environment
- assurance activities including internal and external audit and
- Council’s performance with regard to compliance with its policies and legislative and regulatory requirements.
The Committee acts in this capacity by monitoring, reviewing, endorsing and advising on the above matters as set out in its Charter. This Charter has been developed in accordance with Section 45 of the Act.
Audit and Risk Committee responsibilities
The committee's responsibilities are set out in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter (PDF, 158KB).