Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking to recruit aCo-opted Members to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will join us on a fixed term appointment for up to three years, six mornings per annum for meetings plus preparation time and training. The successful candidates will earn a competitive salary of £712 per year plus travel expenses.
Do you have the time and skills to make a positive and independent contribution to Babergh and Mid Suffolk's Joint Audit and Standards Committee?
We are looking to appoint Two Co-opted Members to the Joint Audit and Standards Committee, ideally someone with financial, auditing and risk management experience.
The two co-opted members will assist the Joint Audit and Standards Committee to discharge their powers and functions as detailed below:
1. Providing independent assurance to the councils in relation to its governance, risk management and internal control environment.
2. Considering and commenting on reports from council officers, the external auditor and other inspection agencies.
3. Considering any significant issues arising from internal or external audit work and ensuring appropriate actions are taken for improvement.
4. Commenting on the councils arrangements to counter f...