Community members sought for Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

⁠⁠⁠Three appropriately qualified independent external members are sought for Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee, one of whom will be the Chair of the Committee. Councillors are ineligible to sit on the Committee.

The Chairperson is appointed by Council for one term for a period of three to five years. The other two independent external members are also appointed by Council for a three to five year term. Council will generally seek to ensure a rotational expiry of terms for Committee members.

These positions are remunerated by Council as follows:

• $16,213 (ex GST) per annum for the Chairperson
• $1,621 (ex GST) per meeting for the other independent members.

The following criteria will be considered when assessing expressions of interest:

1. Independence from Council and its staff
2. Relevant professional qualifications
3. Relevant professional knowledge and expertise
4. Understanding of / experience in local government
5. Understanding of the role of corporate governance in organisations
6. Current / prior experience with similar committees.

If you would like to apply, please complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) Form and attach a copy of both your curriculum vitae and your response to the selection criteria.