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Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 - Section 85

Appointment of Lay Members to Serve on the Audit Committee

Do you want to know more about the way your council's finances operate? Could you offer a strong and independent voice on your local authority's financial affairs? Are you interested in local government and want to play a role in scrutinising how it works?

Wrexham County Borough is looking for individuals to sit as lay members on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is important because it:

Reviews, scrutinises and issues reports and recommendations in relation to the council's financial affairs.
Reviews, scrutinises and issues reports and recommendations on the authority’s risk management, internal control and corporate governance arrangements.
Oversees the audit arrangements and reviews its financial statements.
Oversee its audit arrangements and approve its financial statements.

In addition the committee will also undertake other functions as required.

We are inviting applications from anyone who would be interested in serving as a lay member on the Audit Committee. In order to be eligible an applicant should:

recognise and understand the value of the audit function.
have no business connection with the council.
not be active in local or national politics
have knowledge of how local government functions.
display independence of thinking and unbiased attitudes.

When making our appointment we will consider:

your political independence;
your ability to meet the time commitment involved;
your ability to understand and weigh up evidence;
your understanding of local government;
any relevant experience and knowledge.

A fee as prescribed by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales will be paid for attendance at meetings.

If you believe you meet the above requirements and are interested in becoming a lay member of the Wrexham County Borough’s Audit Committee please submit your application in writing, together with any relevant supporting information to:

Trevor Coxon,
Monitoring Officer,
Corporate & Customer Services Department
Wrexham County Borough Council
Guildhall
Wrexham
LL11 1AY
e-mail: Trevor.coxon@wrexham.gov.uk
Phone: 01978 292202

Closing date for applications : Friday 18 May 2012.

Audit Committee Lay Member Job Description

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