Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committee
Berrigan Shire Council (the Council) has established an Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee (the Committee) in compliance with section 428A of the Local Government Act 1993 and clauses of the Local Government (General) Regulation 2005.
The objective of the Council’s Audit, Risk and Improvement Committee is to provide independent assurance to the Council by monitoring, reviewing and providing advice about Council’s governance processes, compliance, risk management and control frameworks, external accountability obligations and overall performance.
Nigel Phair – Chairperson
Nigel is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, with over 25 years of executive, board, and advisory experience across the public, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors. He is employed as Professor of Cyber Security at Monash University, Managing Director of an AI-enabled Governance, Risk and Compliance platform, and is an author of Technology for Company Directors: Strategy, Risk & Governance. His expertise is in financial oversight, strategic risk management, corporate governance, and more specifically in technology risk, cyber security, and artificial intelligence.
Todd Bentley – Independent Member
Dr. Todd Bentley is an experienced executive leader, specialising in risk, safety, assurance, and systems design. These specialisations, along with related senior roles in transport, construction, and policy and regulation, bring an array of perspectives to support and contribute to Berrigan Shire through the Audit, Risk, and Improvement Committee. Todd has a strong focus on continual improvement of systems and appreciates the balance of risk in all activities. Todd has a PhD in human factors, holds an appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University, is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is a Certified Professional Ergonomist.
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Angela Urquhart – Independent Member
Currently Angela lives in the Berrigan Shire and has experience in Financial Management, Governance, and Local Government. Angela is an active member of the community and is committed to ensuring the community's wellbeing by assisting Council in making well informed decisions that are transparent and accountable. Angela has 20 years of financial management experience within Local Government, Not for Profit, and Private Enterprise and has gained strong financial qualifications and skills. Given Angela’s financial knowledge, Angela has taken lead roles with both the Rice Growers Association and Biralee in relation to the financial management and audit functions. Angela’s involvement in these roles has provided great insight into governance, leadership, and financial management.
Katie Ngatokoa - Councillor Representative
See the Committee's Terms of Reference here.(PDF, 385KB)