Delegated Councillors: Cr Debra Nelson and Cr Brett Ireland
Audit & Risk Committee Charter(PDF, 555KB)
Audit & Risk Committee Work Plan(PDF, 194KB)
The Audit & Risk committee is an independent advisory committee to Council that meets 3 times per year. The committee is established to assist in the effective conduct of Council’s responsibilities for good governance, the management of risk, financial reporting and maintenance of reliable systems and internal controls in order to facilitate the achievement of its organisational objectives.
External members are appointed to the committee who demonstrate senior business, risk management or financial management / reporting knowledge and have experience in financial and other reporting requirements. External members are paid an honorarium per meeting.
The Audit & Risk Committee operates under section 53 and 54 of the Local Government Act 2020, with the Charter setting out the roles and responsibilities of the committee.
Expressions of Interest:
We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI’s) from suitably qualified individuals to be appointed as an external member to Council’s Audit & Risk Committee for a period of three years. EOI’s detailing background and experience and an understanding of the committee’s duties and responsibilities as detailed in the Charter are to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 250 Nhill and be received by 12 noon on Friday 17 February 2023.
Any questions regarding the position can be directed to Monica Revell, Director Corporate & Community Services via email mrevell@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au or telephone 03 5391 4444.