Croydon

Co-opted Member - Audit & Governance Committee

The London Borough of Croydon is delivering a wide-ranging programme of corporate governance and financial controls improvement. As part of that commitment, in 2022 Croydon Council established an Audit & Governance Committee. Chaired by an Independent Member, the Committee provides an independent and high-level focus on the audit, assurance and reporting arrangements that underpin good governance and financial standards within the Council. The Committee's main purposes being to:

* Provide independent assurance to the Council of the adequacy of the risk management framework and the internal control environment;

* Oversee internal and external audit, helping to ensure that efficient and effective assurance arrangements are in place;

* Provide independent review of the Council's governance, risk management and control frameworks

* Oversee the financial reporting and annual governance processes, and;

* Provide independent scrutiny of the Council's financial and non-financial performance to the extent that it affects the Council's exposure to risk and weakens the control environment.

There's currently a vacancy for a Co-opted Member to join the Committee and become part of Croydon's improvement and strengthening of good governance. Ideally the independent member would bring to the committee a wide range of skills and experience - possessing knowledge of financial controls and management, risk, and possibly have an audit background. You cannot be considered for appointment if you:-
* Are currently a Member, Co-opted Member, or an employee or a consultant to the authority in any capacity;

* Have been either an employee or Elected Member of the Council in the last five years;

* Are related to, or are a close friend of, any Councillor or senior officer of the Council.

* In addition to be eligible for appointment, a person must not be disqualified from holding office as a Member of the Council.

* Accordingly, any person who is recommended for appointment will be required to confirm that he/she is not disqualified.

The successful applicant will be appointed for a four-year period and ideally live or work in the borough. As co-option is a way of ensuring that all voices are represented on Council committees, we particularly encourage applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds and communities to apply.
The estimated time commitment will vary but generally will involve attendance at seven evening meetings (6:30 pm start) per year held at Croydon Town Hall. You will need time commitment to also read the agenda papers in advance of meetings.
Please note, there's no annual allowance associated with the position. If you are interested in serving and gaining experience of local government governance and committees, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please ask for more information or send your CV and supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience relate to the role to:

Deadline for applications is Monday, 30th January 2023.