AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

The Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (Committee) is a Committee of the Armidale Regional Council. Committee meetings are closed to the public. Minutes of the Committee meetings will be presented to Council for information through the General Manager. The Committee consists of three independent external members (Chairperson and two independent members) with provision for one\ Councillor non-voting member. Selected Council staff attend meetings as non-voting members.

AUDIT, RISK AND IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES

The objective of Armidale Regional Council’s audit, risk and improvement committee is to provide independent assurance to Armidale Regional Council by monitoring, reviewing and providing advice about the Armidale Regional Council’s governance processes, compliance, risk management and control frameworks, K2A project, external accountability obligations and overall performance.

MEETINGS

The Committee meets a minimum of four times a year. The meeting venue is the Council Administration Building with provision for virtual attendance.

REMUNERATION

Independent Committee members will receive a set fee plus reimbursement of reasonable travel and accommodation expenses for each meeting attended. The fee has been set by resolution of Council at $1285.00 for committee members and $1930.00 for Chairperson. Superannuation or GST will be paid on top of the nominated fee.

TERM OF MEMBERSHIP

The term of appointment is for a 2½ year term. External members may be re-appointed.

Vacancies shall be filled by public advertisement; an evaluation and interview of shortlisted candidates and a recommendation for appointment put to Council.

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

The external independent members of the Committee, taken collectively, will have a broad range of skills and experience. For this recruitment Council is seeking one or more of the following categories of skills and experience;

• Civil engineering qualification or management of Civil engineering projects with demonstrated experience and specialized knowledge in complex billion dollar infrastructure projects

• Risk management qualification or a strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies for managing the potential risks associated with large projects.

• Business improvement in a public sector environment.

EVALUATION

The evaluation of external members will be undertaken by the Council taking account of the experience and skills of candidates.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Respondents should provide the following information as part of their Expression of Interest:

1. Completion of the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Application form (see below)

2. At least two (2) current referee’s contact details.

Please note that whilst respondents are not required to provide evidence of qualifications with the application, sighting of qualifications may be requested if successfully appointed.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST QUERIES

Any queries regarding the Expression of Interest or information required should be directed to

Stacey Drew , Acting Manager Governance, ph: 02 6770 3697.

REGISTRATION OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Expressions of Interest submissions must be enclosed in a sealed package that is marked:

PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Attention: General Manager

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Independent Member

Armidale Regional Council

PO Box 75A

Armidale NSW 2350

Alternatively, Expressions of Interest may be submitted electronically by emailing

council@armidale.nsw.gov.au

Emails must be titled: Attention: General Manager - Expression of Interest – Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Independent Member