Our Committees

Our Committees

AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE

The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) is responsible for providing assurance that:

  • The credibility, appropriateness and objectivity of internal and external reporting is enhanced and remains appropriate
  • Corporate governance responsibilities are addressed
  • Internal control frameworks are appropriate
  • Laws and regulations are complied with
  • A risk management framework of policy, systems and processes is operative
  • Business systems and processes operate efficiently and effectively and are designed to minimise the potential for fraud
  • The internal and external audit process and external reporting is effective
  • Best practice is adopted where cost effective and feasible

The ARC reports to the board and provides appropriate advice and recommendations on matters it considers need action or improvement.  The ARC meets four times per year.

ARC members are:

  • Keitha Dunstan (chair)
  • Andrew Fielding
  • Ken Pridmore (external member)

WATERWAYS PROJECTS COMMITTEE

The role of our Waterways Project Committee (WPC) is to provide advice (as required) to the Board on issues and considerations in relation to successful delivery of the Waterways Management Program – Capital and Operational Projects.

The committee reviews, considers and advises on all tasks necessary to ensure that all GCWA projects:

  • are carried out within the budget allowance approved by the Board
  • are completed within a time frame approved by the Board
  • meet the organisational objectives and investment criteria set by the GCWA Waterways Management Strategy

The WPC reports to the board and meets four times per year.

Members of WPC are:

  • Judy Spence (chair)
  • Andrew Fielding

Terms of Reference:

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Gold Coast Waterways Authority acknowledges and pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Yugambeh peoples of South East Queensland, including the Kombumerri, Mununjali, Wangerriburra, Bullongin and other clans, and their Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their unique and ongoing spiritual and cultural connection with the land and waters of the Gold Coast area.