Purpose
To review and advise the Council on all matters related to the audit. Among these will be: 

• Assuring itself that the auditor selected is both independent and competent.
• Meeting with the chosen auditor in advance of the audit to recommend the proper scope of the audit.
• Examine the control weaknesses discovered during the audit and reported in the audit findings and in the auditor’s management letter.
• Satisfy itself that management has taken the appropriate actions to correct any deficiencies discovered during the audit.
• Accept other financially related assignments as given by the Council.

Membership:       Three members of the Council and two citizens.
Terms:                 Two years coincidental with the Councilors’ term of office. 
Chair:                   Appointed by the Mayor to serve a two year appointment.
 
Term of The Committee: Until dissolved by Council.