What does the Finance and Assurance Committee do? 

The Finance and Assurance Committee keeps track of the 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 Finance and Assurance Committee

View financial performance reports

Procurement Subcommittee

 

What does the Procurement Subcommittee do? 

The Procurement Subcommittee of the Finance and Assurance Committee. This subcommittee looks after how the 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

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Last updated 25 March 2026