The Audit and Risk Committee isan independent advisory committee to Council, established under section 53 ofthe Local Government Act 2020.

The Committee does not havedelegated powers or management responsibilities. Its role is to provideindependent oversight and advice on key areas including financial management,corporate governance, internal controls, risk management, compliance, and internaland external audit processes.

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The committee includes:

• three independent members, one of whom is appointed by Council as Chair;

• the Mayor of the day; and

• one other Councillor appointed annually by Council.

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Independent Members

• Mark Dupe (Chair)

• Susan Lloyd

• Sarah Philpott

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Councillor Members

• Mayor, Cr Jodie Ashworth

• Cr Joanne Eastman ‍

The Audit and Risk Committee Charter guides the conduct of the Committee.

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The Committee’s primary role is to provide oversight, advice and guidance on Council’s frameworks, systems and controls relating to:

• legislative and good governance compliance;

• financial and performance reporting;

• risk management with a focus on strategic risks; and

• internal and external audit.