It also oversees and directs the work of the BBC’s internal audit function, including an annual work programmes, and reviews the external auditors’ proposed audit scope and strategy.
Members of the Audit and risk committee
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Chris Jones
Non-executive Director -
Shumeet Banerji
Non-executive Director -
Michael Plaut
Non-executive director; Member for Wales
Audit and risk committee terms of reference
Minutes of the Audit and risk committee
Committee minutes
Minutes will be published two weeks after they have been approved, which usually happens at the next committee meeting.
Board committees
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Audit and risk committee
Responsible for reviewing and maintaining oversight of the BBC’s internal control and risk management processes including those key risks facing the corporation -
Board Finance Approvals committee
The Board Finance Approvals committee is an ad hoc committee which is responsible for reviewing and approving financial cases offline at the Board’s request. -
Editorial guidelines and standards committee
Responsible for developing, and ensuring compliance with, the BBC’s editorial guidelines -
England committee
Advises on the BBC’s performance and services in England and whether it meets the needs of audiences -
Nominations and Governance committee
Responsible for making appointments to the Board and its committees. -
Northern Ireland committee
Advises on the BBC’s performance and services in Northern Ireland and whether it meets the needs of audiences -
Remuneration and People committee
Responsible for reward and remuneration strategy across the BBC, including public services divisions and the commercial subsidiaries across the BBC. -
Scotland committee
Advises on the BBC’s performance and services in Scotland and whether it meets the needs of audiences -
Wales committee
Advises on the BBC’s performance and services in Wales and whether it meets the needs of audiences