2016-11-14 General Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   8 NOVEMBER 2016




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                 8 NOVEMBER 2016

    COUNCIL POLICY — AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE CHARTER

    e   A thorough understanding of the core activities of Council and the environment in which it
        operates, including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats;
    e   Acommitment to the continual improvement of the outputs that the organisation delivers and
        that contribute to the achievement of Council’s priorities;
    e   Strong business acumen and management skills;
    e   A high level of understanding of best practice internal control, risk management and corporate
        governance;
    e   Asound knowledge of information systems and emerging technology;
    e   A high level of competency in financial and operational reporting and the ability to analyse
        complex financial reports including Council’s Operating Statement, Statement of Financial
        Position, Cash Flow Statement and Notes to and forming part of those statements;
    e   Aninquiring attitude, objectivity and independence; and
    e   Astrong, demonstrated sense of probity and ethical conduct.
    The membership of the Committee may be reviewed during the life of the Committee but will be
    reviewed following the completion of each General Local Government Election.
    6.1 Committee Chairperson
    The Chairperson shall be elected by the Committee with a preference for the Chairperson to be an
    independent Committee member.
    6.2 Committee Secretary
    The Secretary will be responsible for the preparation and circulation of the meeting agenda and
    accurately minuting all decisions of the Committee in consultation with its Chairperson. The
    Secretary will also be responsible for the timely tabling of all correspondence, reports and other
    information relevant to the Committee’s activities and operations.
    The Secretary is to be provided by the Chief Executive Officer.
    7.  Ethical Practices
    Members of the Audit and Risk Committee will, at all times in the discharge of their duties and
    responsibilities, exercise honesty, objectivity and probity and not engage knowingly in acts or
    activities that have the potential to bring discredit to Council.
    Members also must refrain from entering into any activity that may prejudice their ability to carry out
    their duties and responsibilities objectively and must at all times act in a proper and prudent manner
    in the use of information acquired in the course of their duties. Members must not use Council
    information for any personal gain for themselves or their immediate families or in any manner that
    would be contrary to law or detrimental to the welfare and goodwill of the organisation. Further,
    members must not publicly comment on matters relative to activities of the Committee other than as
    authorised by Council.
    Members who become aware of a conflict of interest or issues which may affect their objectivity on
    matters raised within the Committee should advise the Chairman immediately. In the case of the
    Chairman they are to advise the Chief Executive Officer.

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