Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee

Bellingen Shire Council's Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is focused on providing independent assurance, oversight and assistance to Council on risk management, control, governance, internal audits, organisational performance and external responsibilities in an advisory capacity.

Committee Membership

The Committee membership (voting) comprises three independent external members, one of whom is the Chairperson.

We are currently seeking an independent member to join the Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee. Please see Expression of Interest above.

The members of the Committee are:

  • Allan Shorter 
  • Michael Coulter 
  • Cr Graeme Shepard (Non Voting)
  • Open position - Independent Member

Committee Meetings

The Committee shall meet at least four times per year (quarterly), with the standard duration for a meeting being three hours. If necessary, an additional meeting will be held to review and endorse the annual audited financial reports and external audit opinion. Preparation will involve review and critical analysis of the agenda pack.

Meetings scheduled for 2026/27 

  • Thursday 21st May 2026
  • Thursday 3rd September  2026 
  • Thursday 10th December 2026 
  • Thursday 18th March 2027
  • Thursday 17th June 2027

Audit Risk and Improvement Committee - Annual Financial Performance Reporting Meeting 

  • Thursday 10th October 2026 

Related Documents 

Enquiries

If you have an enquiry or would like to request information about the ARIC, please contact Council's Team Leader Governance

Phone: 6655 7300

Email: Council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au

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