Job Description
Co-opted Independent Audit Committee Members
The Redmond Review proposed legislation requiring Audit Committees to have at least one Co-opted Independent Member. CIPFA have issued guidance advising that The Audit Committees of Local Authorities should include co-opted independent members in accordance with the appropriate legislation.
Devon Assurance Partnership is working with West Devon Borough Council to recruit new Committee Members. A co-opted Independent Member is a Committee member who is not an elected representative.
We are seeking people with no direct connection to the Councils political groups to join their Audit Committees. Co-Opted Members will sit with elected Councillors bringing an informed and independent perspective. The objective of including such members is to increase the knowledge and experience base of the Committee, reinforcing its independence.
This is a role carries public responsibility and you will have the chance to make a meaningful and positive contribution to the residents of the region.
The ideal candidate should:
1. Have a professional audit/accountancy/finance/business management background.
2. Be able to interpret and analyse numerical data with a view to asking probing questions to reach rational conclusions.
3. Be a critical thinker and seek to uphold accountability.
4. Be confident in ful...