Audit Committee
Section 139 of the Local Government Act 1989 requires Council to establish an Audit Committee as an Advisory Committee of Council.
Council’s Audit Committee assists with and advises on financial reporting, internal control, compliance, provision of independent advice and risk management.
The Audit Committee Terms of Reference/Charter guides the conduct of the Committee and is consistent with the Victorian Government publication, Audit Committees: A Guide to Good Practice for Local Government – January 2011.
Terms of Reference/Charter - East Gippsland Shire Council Audit Committee (PDF 23Kb)
2011 DPCD Audit Committees Guidelines January 2011 (PDF 465Kb)
Audit Committee Membership Vacancies
Council is currently seeking nominations for the appointment of one (1) external independent member to the Committee for an 18-month term.
Prior to submitting a nomination, you should obtain the Nomination for Membership Pack containing the following:
Completed nominations must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer by no later than 2.00 pm on Friday 18 May 2012 via:
Email: ceo@egipps.vic.gov.au or
By mail: post or deliver in an envelope marked “Confidential – Audit Committee Nomination” to Steve Kozlowski, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Centre, 273 Main Street, Bairnsdale.
General enquiries
General enquiries can be directed to Maryanne Bennett, Director Corporate on (03) 5153 9500.