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This presentation outlines the BARC's role, duties, and compliance with regulations. Learn about its composition, responsibilities, and activities.
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Board Audit and Risk Committee presentation to the Parliament Portfolio Committee 10 October 2013
Introduction • BARC is a committee of the Board • Chairman appointed by the Board • All BARC members are directors of the Board • BARC consists of at least three independent, non executive directors
BARC Terms of Reference • Approved annually by the Board • Terms of Reference drives BARC agenda and activities • Describes the BARC • Roles and responsibilities • Composition • Operating guidelines • As at 31 March 2013 the BARC complies with • Companies Act no. 71 of 2008 • PFMA Act 1 of 1999 • King III (except Integrated reporting)
BARC Duties and Responsibilities • BARC members elected by shareholder at each AGM • BARC has an independent role with accountability to the Board and the Shareholder • Collective skills of the BARC are appropriate to fulfil its oversight role • BARC has oversight responsibilities in respect of: • Finance • Combined Assurance • Internal Audit • Risk Management • External Audit • Compliance • Oversight responsibilities include the review of:
BARC Meetings and Activities • A compliance plan drives the nature of the agenda and frequency of BARC meetings • Five meetings were held during 2012/13 • All meetings were Quorate • Examples of matters discussed and resolved by the BARC include: