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Meetings:The Committee met in August, Septemberand November in <strong>2009</strong> and February andMay in 2010.Key areas from terms of referenceThe Audit Committee undertakes thefollowing functions on behalf of the ChiefExecutive (CE):1. Monitor strategic risk management andthe adequacy of the internal controls2. Monitor the adequacy of theDepartment’s internal controlenvironment and review the adequacyof policies, practices and proceduresin relation to their contribution to andimpact on, the Department’s internalcontrol environment.3. Oversee the internal audit functionincluding development of audit programsand monitoring of audit outcomes andthe implementation of recommendations. public accountability documents (suchas annual reports) prior to their approvalby the CE.5. Assess the state of organisationalgovernance in the Department andrecommend strategies for improvement.6. Liaise with external auditors regardingaudits conducted and respective auditplans.7. Within the context of the committee’sprimary role, undertake any otherfunctions determined from time to timeby the CE.Key Achievements: Implementation of Internal Audit Manual Implementation of the RiskManagement and AssuranceFramework and implementation of the Corporate RiskManagement Policy and Guidelines.Strategic Information ManagementSteering CommitteeMembershipMembers of the Committee as at 30 June<strong>2009</strong> are:Chairperson: Jill Macandrew, A/Chief Operationsthe CEMembers: Sally Matthews, Director <strong>Health</strong>Services Policy Len Notaras, General Manager RoyalDarwin Hospital Jenny Scott, Executive Director <strong>NT</strong>Families & Children Barbara Paterson, A/Chief <strong>Health</strong> Peter Boyce, Senior Director Peopleand Services Richard Smith, Manager Corporate<strong>Report</strong>ing Kate McTaggart, Director People andOrganisational Learning Steve Guthridge, Director <strong>Health</strong> GainsPlanning Branch Robin Smith, General ManagerKatherine Hospital Ian Pollock, A/Director SystemsPerformance David Ryan Acting Chief Financial Ann Ritchie, Director <strong>Library</strong> ServicesSecretariat:Jackie Plunkett, Project CoordinatorDepartment <strong>Health</strong> and Families 225

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