The Audit Committee is a Special Committee of the Council established under Section 24 of the Local Government Act 1993.
The attached Terms of Reference set out the Committee's objectives, authority, composition and tenure, roles and responsibilities and administrative arrangements. The Local Government Act 1993 (Parts 3, 4 and 5) and the Local Government (Meeting Procedures) Regulations 2005 apply to the Committee.
Objective
The objective of the Committee is to provide independent assurance and assistance to the Council in relation to the Hobart City Council's risk, control and compliance framework and its external accountability responsibilities.
Composition
The Council is responsible for the appointment of Committee members consisting of 3 Aldermen and 2 independent members.
The members are:
- Alderman Philip Cocker (Chairman)
- Alderman Marti Zucco
- Alderman Sue Hickey
- Ms Suzanne Baker (Independent Member)
- Mr David Hudson (Independent Member)
Responsibilities
- Risk Management
- Internal Audit
- External Audit
- Annual Audited Financial Statements
Meetings are held at least quarterly.