Audit Committee

The Audit Committee provides advice to Council on all matters relating to audit and finance. Specifically, the committee fulfils the requirements outlined in Section 44 of the Municipal Government Act and they assist council in meeting its responsibilities by ensuring the adequacy and effectiveness of financial reporting, risk management and internal controls.

Committee members are asked to work to build consensus, under the chairperson, completing a number of action items each year including the review of the qualifications, independence, quality of service, performance and fees of the External Auditors. The committee will also recommend the appointment of an auditor to council. The committee, with management, and the external auditor, will review the annual audited financial statements and the internal control management letter received from the auditors and recommend any changes to council, as required.

The committee will review financial policies, internal controls, and risk management, including insurance coverage.

Members

Ex-Officio & Non-Voting Members

• Rob Simonds, Interim Chief Administrative Officer                
• Beth Hopkins, Director Financial & Corporate Services