Independent Chair
Croydon Council initiated a recruitment process for an independent member of its Audit & Governance Committee in late 2025.
Croydon Council initiated a recruitment process for a new independent, non-voting member of its Audit & Governance Committee in December 2025. This followed the resignation of David Clarke, who notified the Monitoring officer of his intention not to extend his tenure. The committee discussed the recruitment process at its meeting in November 2025.
The Audit & Governance Committee provides independent assurance to the council on the adequacy of its risk management framework and internal control environment. The independent member plays a crucial role in this oversight function, ensuring impartiality in the committee's work.
Key facts
- Croydon Council sought a new independent, non-voting member for its Audit & Governance Committee in December 2025. Source
- David Clarke resigned from his position as an independent member of the Audit & Governance Committee. Source
- The recruitment process was discussed at the Audit & Governance Committee meeting in November 2025. Source
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