City Finance and Assurance Committee, Procurement Subcommittee, and Council Controlled Organisation Subcommittee | Hamilton City Council

What does the City Finance and Assurance Committee do?

The City Finance and Assurance Committee keeps track of Council’s finances and checks that risks are managed.

Who is on the committee?

Chairperson	Councillor Rachel Karalus
Deputy Chairperson	Councillor Andrew Bydder
Members	Mayor and all councillors Jaydene Kana Rachael Dean

Key responsibilities

Oversees financial reporting and audits.
Reviews risk management.
Monitors council-controlled organisations (CCOs).
Approves big contracts and spending.

Read the terms of reference for the City Finance and Assurance Committee

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Procurement Subcommittee

What does the Procurement Subcommittee do?

The Procurement Subcommittee of the City Finance and Assurance Committee. This subcommittee looks after how Council buys goods and services.

Who is on the subcommittee?

Chairperson	Councillor Andrew Bydder
Deputy Chairperson	Councillor Graeme Mead
Members	Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor Councillor Rachel Karalus Councillor Sue Moroney Councillor Emma Pike Councillor Robbie Neha

Key responsibilities

Reviews procurement policies.
Recommends ways to improve efficiency and value.

Read the terms of reference for the Procurement Subcommittee

Council Controlled Organisation Subcommittee

What does the Council Controlled Organisation Subcommittee do?

The Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) Subcommittee is responsible for providing governance oversight of CCOs and monitoring performance, strategic alignment, accountability and compliance with shareholder expectations.

Who is on the subcommittee?

Chairperson	Councillor Rachel Karalus
Deputy Chairperson	Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor
Members	Councillor Maria Huata Councillor Emma Pike Councillor Leo Liu

Read the terms of reference for the Council Controlled Organisation Subcommittee

Regulatory and Hearings (and Transport) Subcommittee

What does the Regulatory and Hearings (and Transport) Subcommittee do?

The Regulatory and Hearings (and Transport) Subcommittee conducts hearings and considers matters referred to it by our committees. The subcommittee helps ensure hearings are conducted in a fair, transparent, and consistent manner.

Who is on the subcommittee?

Chairperson	Councillor Sue Moroney
Deputy Chairperson	Councillor Anna Casey-Cox
Members	Councillor Emma Pike Councillor Maria Huata Councillor Mesh Macdonald Councillor Andrew Bydder Councillor Sarah Thomson Councillor Graeme Mead Councillor Jamie Strange