Expressions of interest are now open for Council's Audit Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).
Clarence Valley Council is committed to open and transparent governance that satisfies community expectations and best practice standards.
As part of the overall governance framework, Council’s Audit, Risk & Improvement Committee (ARIC) plays an important role in strengthening risk management and corporate governance practices within Council. This is in line with the current Office of Local Government (OLG) guidelines on Audit, Risk & Improvement Committees.
Through this Expression of Interest (EOI) process, Council is seeking to appoint 2 people with appropriate skills for the role of an Independent Member of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee.
We are looking for people with suitable knowledge, skills and experience to serve on ARIC for a 4-year term.
Purpose of the Committee
The objective of the Committee is to provide, independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Clarence Valley Council in relation to:
a) compliance
b) internal and external audit
c) risk management
d) fraud control
e) financial management
f) governance
g) implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies
h) service reviews
i) collection of performance measurement data by the council
j) any other matters prescribed by the regulations.
The Committee also provides information to the council for the purpose of improving the council’s performance of its functions.