Strathbogie’s Audit and Risk Vacancy

Strathbogie Shire Council has appointed John Tanner as an independent community representative on its Audit and Risk Committee.

Following a competitive recruitment process, Mr Tanner fills the vacancy following the sudden and tragic death of Alistair Thomson in June this year.  His three-year term commences on 6 September 2024 and ends on 5 September 2027.

Administrator Peter Stephenson said the Audit and Risk Committee, a requirement under the Local Government Act 2020, provides guidance around strengthening Council’s governance and risk management frameworks, monitoring the organisation’s financial management and helps drive continuous improvement.

‘We are pleased to have John join this diverse skilled committee. John brings over 30 years of experience in public sector management, financial and risk management through various Board of Directors, Committee Members and Chair positions.  He has experience advising local and state government as well as not-for-profit and volunteer organisations,’ Mr Stephenson said.

The vacancy was widely advertised including through local and regional circulating newspapers and attracted a high calibre of candidates.

The Strathbogie Shire Council Audit and Risk Committee consists of four independent community representatives, other representatives are Paul Ayton (Chair), Alistair Purbrick, and Sophie Lukeis.