Committees and Advisory Groups

Councillors are representatives on at least 30 Committees and Advisory Groups across the Balonne Shire.

Their representation extends across Legislative Committees, Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, Regional Representation, and Reference/Consultative Groups.

For the full list, see the link below:

Committees and Advisory Groups(PDF, 197KB)

Audit & Risk Committee

The Balonne Shire Council Audit and Risk Committee is constituted to fulfill Council's legislative requirement under the Local Government Act 2009.

The Committee meets at least quarterly.

Terms of Reference(PDF, 533KB)

Membership

Position Name
Chair and Independent External Member Mr James Hetherington
Independent external member Mr Walter Brosnan
Internal committee member Mayor Samantha O'Toole
Internal committee member Councillor Robyn Fuhrmeister

Attendance

Key Council officers report to the Audit and Risk Committee. These positions are:

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director Finance & Corporate Services
  • Director Infrastructure Services
  • Director Community & Environmental Services
  • Manager Finance Services

Audit and Risk Committee meetings are also attended by the Queensland Audiot Office, external auditors, and Council's internal auditors.

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