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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST SOUGHT

Camden Council is seeking two representatives to become independent members of its Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (ARIC).

The ARIC, which currently consists of three independent members (including the Chair) and two Councillors, provides independent assistance to Council by monitoring, reviewing and providing advice about Camden Council’s governance processes, risk management and control frameworks, and external accountability responsibilities.

Expressions of Interest are sought for two independent members that meet the independence and eligibility requirements included in the Office of Local Government (OLG) Circular 22-21 Update on Membership for Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees.

This is a per meeting paid role noting that the ARIC currently meets five to six times per year. The term will be for four years with potential to renew for a further period of up to four years, subject to satisfactory performance. The current fee is included in the information package referenced below.

ARIC Information Pack for EOI (PDF 309KB)

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the selection criteria and the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee operations before submitting an online Expression of Interest (EOI) form.

The online EOI form is provided below and includes an option to upload a Resume.

The closing date for nominations is 5pm Monday 21 November 2022.

For more information about the Camden Council Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee please review the ARIC Information Package (PDF), visit www.camden.nsw.gov.au/council/audit-risk-and-improvement-committee or contact Michelle Brockwell (Internal Audit Coordinator) on (02) 4654 7777.

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committees (ARIC) are mandatory for councils under Section 428A of the Local Government Act 1993. Camden Council’s ARIC has been in place since 2015.

Under section 428A of the Act, council ARICs must keep under review the following aspects of Council's operations-

(a) compliance,

(b) risk management,

(d) financial management,

(e) governance,

(f) implementation of the strategic plan, delivery program and strategies,

(g) service reviews,

(h) collection of performance measurement data by the council,

(i) any other matters prescribed by the regulations.

Council’s ARIC operates under an Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee Charter Audit Risk and Improvement Committee Charter - adopted 8 June 2021

Please tailor your response for the EOI, telling us why you wish to be considered and how you meet the selection criteria.

Please do your homework before completing the EOI form below.

We suggest the following steps:

Take a look at the questions (click here for list)
View the selection criteria
Familiarise yourself with the ARIC Information Package and ARIC Charter

Prepare responses for ease of copying into the form

An ARIC independent member may be selected where they meet the following essential criteria:

an ability to read and understand financial statements and the capacity to understand the ethical requirements of government (including potential conflicts of interest)
functional knowledge in areas such as risk management, performance management, human resources management, internal and external auditing, financial reporting, accounting, management control frameworks, internal financial controls, governance (including planning, reporting and oversight), or business operations
the capacity to form independent judgements and a willingness to constructively challenge/question management practices and information
A professional, ethical approach to the exercise of their duties and the capacity to devote the necessary time and effort to the responsibilities of an independent member of the ARIC
preparedness to undertake any training on the operation of the ARIC recommended by the Chair based on their assessment of the skills, knowledge and experience of the independent member
An understanding of the role of local government, and
previous experience serving on similar committees.

The following desirable section criteria will also be considered:

extensive senior level experience in governance and management of complex organisations;
possession of relevant professional qualifications or memberships (eg Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); CPA Australia (CPA) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA)); and
understanding of the Macarthur Region, particularly Camden.

NOTE: Independence requirements outlined in OLG Circular 22-21 must be satisfied.

The Office of Local Government (OLG) provides guidance to Councils on the operation of audit, risk and improvement committees, risk management and internal audit functions.

The following documents have been prepared by the OLG about these matters:

For more information about the Camden Council Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee please review the ARIC Information Pack for EOI (PDF 309KB), visit www.camden.nsw.gov.au/council/audit-risk-and-improvement-committee or contact Michelle Brockwell (Internal Audit Coordinator) on (02) 4654 7777.

Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes are currently reported to Council as part of the Council business paper agenda.

The latest Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee minutes can be found at Attachments of Ordinary Council - Tuesday, 11 October 2022.

Earlier minutes can be found as Attachments in Business Papers hosted at www.camden.nsw.gov.au/council/council-meetings

Contact Us

Have a question or would like to learn more? Please contact the team or officer listed below.

Name	Michelle Brockwell \| Internal Audit Coordinator
Phone	02 4654 7777
Email	mail@camden.nsw.gov.au
In writing	PO Box 183, Camden NSW 2570

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