SCOPE (continued)

The objectives of this policy are to: establish an audit committee that reviews the integrity of financial documents, monitors the internal audit and risk management functions and oversees the effectiveness and objectivity of internal audit and risk management provide a framework in which the Audit Committee would operate; demonstrate Council’s commitment to open and accountable governance; comply with legislative requirements POLICY STATEMENT This policy has been formulated to meet the requirements of Section 105 of the Local Government Act 2009 regarding the establishment of an audit committee