Risk Management & Audit Committee
Current opportunity for a paid two-year term
We are seeking an Independent Chairperson on Council’s Risk Management and Audit Committee who has relevant advisory experience.
What’s involved:
• Make an impact in your community in creating ‘A Place for People’.
• Two year term, paid position.
• Committee meets at least four times each year, generally after hours.
If you are passionate about governance, have a keen eye for detail and a commitment for high standards of integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now
Applications will close on 20 March 2025.
The Risk Management and Audit Committee (the Committee) is established as an Advisory Committee to the City of Palmerston.
The Committee is established by Council, pursuant to the Northern Territory Local Government Act (the Act) and the Local Government (Accounting) Regulations with the key functions of:
a. To monitor and review the integrity of the council’s financial management;
b. To monitor and review internal controls;
c. To make recommendations to the council about any matters to committee considers require the council’s consideration as a result of the committee’s functions under paragraph (a) or (b).
The Committee consist of a minimum of four members, comprising of Elected Members of Council and a minimum of two independent members.
Independent members of the Committee have recent and relevant experience in the Local Government Regulatory Framework, finance and risk management.
The Committee shall meet a minimum of four times per year at appropriate times in the reporting and audit cycle.