Committees

There shall be such standing committees of the Board as established from time to time by the Board or the Board Chair. There shall be one permanent standing Committee: the Audit Committee, as provided for in Section 1.3.2 below. There may be appointed special committees to study issues and perform tasks. These committees shall be appointed by the Chairperson for certain expressed purposes and periods of time, consistent with Governance Policy GP-304.

(Amended 10/17/05, 9/18/06, 1/22/08)

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Audit Committee

Members of the Audit Committee shall be appointed by the chairperson of the Board of Trustees and shall serve as a standing committee to meet with the College's auditors in advance of and during the annual college audit, to review the College's financial policies as may be appropriate, and to address other financial and related issues the Board or committee members deem appropriate, consistent with Governance Policy GP-305.

The Committee shall review all reports from the independent auditor; preparation of audit specifications and audit RFP responses; and handling of anonymous or confidential allegations of financial or other irregularities and shall make referral to either internal or external auditors or other agencies if appropriate.

(Amended 5/6/03, 10/17/05, 9/18/06, 1/22/2008)

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