In accordance with Section 53 of the Local Government Act 2020, the City of Greater Geelong has an Audit and Risk Committee which acts as an advisory group to Council.
Role
The Audit and Risk Committee, appointed by the City of Greater Geelong, provides independent oversight and advice on Councils risk management, financial and performance reporting, internal and external audit activities, and compliance management.
The terms of reference of this committee are outlined in the Audit and Risk Committee Charter below.
Membership
The Audit and Risk Committee consists of five members: three independent members, the current Mayor and one other Councillor nominated by Council.
External members of the committee must collectively have experience in financial and risk management and experience in public sector management.
Other attendees at the meetings include the CEO, Executive Directors, Corporate Services Chief Officers and Managers, the City’s internal and external auditors as well as other council Officers by request.
The current membership of the Audit and Risk Committee is:
- Mick Jaensch (Independent member / Chairperson)
- Vince Philpott (Independent member)
- Jolene Morse (Independent member
- Cr Stretch Kontelj (Mayor)
- Cr Ron Nelson
Meetings
The Audit and Risk Committee meet at least four times a year. For more information see the Audit and Risk Committee Charter below.
The following Committee meeting dates are scheduled for the calendar year 2026:
- Thursday 12 March
- Thursday 4 June
- Thursday 20 August
- Thursday 3 December
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