Council has an Audit Panel to conduct frequent reviews of Council’s policies, processes and systems and ensure good governance and financial management.
Objectives
The Panel supports and assists Council and Management in providing a transparent and independent process in its financial and risk management practices. The Panel ensures accountability to the community in the governance, management and allocation of resources. It also ensures that there is an adequate and effective system of internal controls throughout Council.
Panel members
The Panel consists of five members, including three independent members and two Councillors, appointed by the Council for a maximum term of four years.
One of the independent Committee members is also appointed by Council as the Chairperson.
The members are:
Paul McTaggart (Chairperson)
Colette Millar
Paul Viney
Cr David Bain
Charter
The Audit Panel is governed by a charter.
View the Audit Panel Charter (PDF)
