What the committee does
The Audit Committee advises and scrutinises the council’s audit and governance processes.
Read the committee’s minutes and agendas
Its remit includes:
- advising the council on the programme of internal and external audit work, including findings and recommendations from audit reports
- performing a scrutiny role through a workplan approved by the council, and dealing with matters referred for scrutiny
- advising the council on issues arising from complaints to the Ombudsman and other complaints systems relevant to council services
- advising the council on the implementation of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct and issues arising from the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc. (Scotland) Act 2000 and other relevant legislation
- scrutinising actions agreed by strategic committees in response to findings and recommendations from national reports by scrutiny bodies
Further details about the committee’s remit and delegated powers are available in the council’s Scheme of Delegation.