Purpose of the Audit Committee

The purpose of the Audit Committee is to raise awareness of the need for internal control and the implemetation of audit recommendations.  It reinforces the importance of internal and external audit and reviews the adequacy of the Council's risk management framework.  It also scrutinises the financial and non-financial performance and oversees the financial reporting process.

The Head of Audit Services reports quarterly to the Audit Committee. 

• Audit Committee agendas, reports and minutes