Governance policies, procedures and the Audit and Risk Committee Charter

This consultation is now closed. The new governance documents will be considered at the July 2020 Council meeting.

Council is reviewing a number of governance policies, procedures and its Audit and Risk Committee Charter as the first stage in meeting the requirements of of the new Local Government Act.

The new Act requires that these policies be in place by September 1, 2020.

Draft documents available via links to the right, have been revised or introduced to reflect the intent of the new Local Government Act.

These changes see Council's Audit and Risk Committee gain more oversight of governance policy compliance. 

You can submit your feedback on these documents to Council via the survey below.

Comments or feedback may also be made in writing to Council and addressed to: