City Clerk

General Information

The Audit Committee was established with responsibilities to:

• Review internal audit reports
• Review (with management and the external auditors) the results of the financial statements audit
• Report to City Council about committee activities, issues, and related recommendations as needed (with a minimum of one time a year)
• Provide an open avenue of communication between internal audit, the external auditors, and City Council

Documents

Audit Committee Documents (meeting materials, annual reports, annual work plans, governing documents, enabling statutes, resolutions, ordinances, etc.)

Membership

The Audit Committee shall be composed of five (5) members: one (1) City Council member and four (4) outside members. Each outside member will be independent (no conflicts of interest) and financially literate, with the ability to read and understand audit reports. Outside members must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the management of accounting, finance, or audit for corporation, non-profit, and/or government. There must be at least two (2) Certified Public Accountants and/or Certified Internal Auditors serving on the Audit Committee.

All members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed by the City Council upon receipt and due consideration of an application for appointment, following the process established in Council’s rules of procedure for board or committee appointments for appointments.

The members of the Audit Committee shall serve three-year staggered terms and all members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing body.

Regular Meeting Schedule

The Audit Committee will remain meeting as-needed until June 30, 2027, unless noticed otherwise.

Public Access:

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 166A-19.24(f), this will be a remote meeting that the public can access by any of the following means:  

• Watch a livestream on the Engagement Hub or the City’s YouTube Channel 
• Call toll-free to listen to the meeting on your phone: Call (855)-925-2801. Enter the Meeting Code: 9420.
• Have an issue with participating in a board or commission meeting, in person or virtually? Use this form to let us know!

Public Comment:

• Public comment is accepted until 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting date and can be sent to CityofAshevilleauditcommittee@publicinput.com or voicemail may be left at (855) 925-2801, code 9420.