Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

This advisory committee to Council plays a pivotal role in our governance framework. The committee provides independent assurance and assistance to the Council on risk management, control, governance and external accountability responsibilities. It:

  • provides independent oversight and monitors Council's audit processes, including internal control activities
  • has no executive powers unless such powers are delegated to it by the Council
  • is directly responsible and accountable to the Council for the exercise of its powers and responsibilities.

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee achieves its independence by having a majority of independent members (external to Council and its operations) and two councillors.

Objectives

  • Provide independent assurance and assistance to the Eurobodalla Shire Council on risk management, control, governance and external accountability responsibilities.
  • Provide information to the Council for the purpose of improving the Council's performance of its functions.
  • Keep these aspects of the Council's operations under review:
    • Compliance
    • Risk management
    • Fraud control
    • Financial management
    • Governance
    • Implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies
    • Service reviews
    • Collection of performance measurement data by the council
    • Any other matters prescribed by the regulations.

Terms of reference

Members

  • Mr Kim Gillis AM, Independent Member (Chair)
  • Mr David Anderson, Independent Member
  • Mr Grant Doran, Independent Member
  • Councillor David Grace
  • Councillor Tubby Harrison

Non-voting members

  • General Manager
  • Internal auditor
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • External auditor

More information

Contact Council for more information about the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee: