Lisa Nyon has been recommended for appointment as an independent non-voting member of Hounslow Council's Audit and Governance Committee, a move intended to enhance the committee's technical expertise.
The recommendation was made by the committee itself during a meeting held on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, and will be put forward to the Borough Council for final approval on 15 September 2026. The appointment aligns with CIPFA's best practice recommendations, which advocate for the inclusion of independent members on audit committees.
Ms Nyon, a CIMA qualified accountant, brings extensive experience in finance, internal audit, and local authority work, including previous roles as a Chief Finance Officer and Head of Internal Audit. This specific expertise is expected to bolster the committee's capabilities.
The selection process involved an interview panel comprising the Chair of the Audit and Governance Committee, the Executive Director of Resources, and the Finance Director, who interviewed candidates for the role.
If approved, Ms Nyon will be eligible for an annual allowance of £2,000.
Further details on the committee's decisions can be found in the Decisions Tuesday 08-Sep-2026 18.00 Audit and Governance Committee document, with the full public reports pack available here. The agenda frontsheet can be accessed here.
