Audit & Risk Committee

Audit & Risk Committee

The purpose of the 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.

Members of the committee, including a chairman, are appointed by Council every two years. The committee consists of five members - three elected members of Council and two independent representatives. The independent members have recent and relevant experience in financial management, risk management and internal/external audit.

2024 Audit & Risk Committee Dates
12th February
15th April (rescheduled from the 8th April)
17th June
14th October

Click here for the agendas and minutes from the Audit & Risk Committee meetings.

Expression of Interest Audit & Risk Committee

Council is seeking Expressions of Interest for two Independent Member positions available on the Audit & Risk Committee.

The Audit & Risk Committee meets at least four (4) times per year to offer advice on matters relating to corporate and financial governance. The 2024 dates are as follows:-

Monday February 12, April 8, June 17 and October 14 at 9.30am.

Expressions of Interest should include a Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing recent and relevant financial, business, accounting, risk management or internal audit skills and experience.

Those who believe they meet the requirements can send through their interest with subject ‘Expression of Interest – Audit & Risk Committee’ by mailing to:

Copper Coast Council

PO Box 396

KADINA SA 5554

Expressions of Interest close at 4pm Friday February 16 2024.

For more information click here