Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

Bega Valley Shire Council (Council) is seeking responses to this invitation for independent Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC) members. Internal Audit is an independent objective appraisal and consulting function, established by Council to examine and evaluate its risk management and audit activities. ARIC assists the Chief Executive Officer and the Council to carry out their responsibilities in the areas of audit, risk and organisational improvement.

As required under section 428A of the Local Government Act 1993, ARIC’s role is to review and provide independent advice to Council on compliance, risk management, fraud control, financial management, governance, implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies, service reviews, collection of performance measurement data by Council, and internal audit. ARIC also acts as a forum for consideration of Council’s internal audit function and oversees its planning, monitoring, and reporting to ensure it operates effectively. ARIC meets quarterly at Council's Bega Offices.