Committee details

Audit Committee provides those charged with governance with independent assurance on the adequacy of the risk management framework, the internal control environment and the integrity of the financial reporting and annual governance arrangements.

The Terms of Reference for this Committee are set out in Part 3 of our Constitution – Responsibilities (Responsibility for Council Functions).

By overseeing internal and external audit it makes an important contribution to ensuring that effective assurance arrangements are in place. It shall also provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of the control environment, including arrangements for value for money and countering fraud.