Standing committees
The Sydney Catchment Authority (SCA) Board operates through four standing committees - the Audit and Risk Committee, the Catchments and Water Quality Committee, and the Prosecutions Committee.
These standing committees help the Board make decisions, oversee the audit and corporate governance functions, and help provide effective, efficient and economical management of the SCA.
Audit and Risk Committee
The Audit and Risk Committee ensures the effectiveness of the SCA's internal and external audit processes and considers issues raised by the auditors.
The committee ensures that the SCA's accounting policies and principles are in accordance with the stated financial reporting framework and that the Board is kept informed of significant issues raised by the auditors, management or committee members.
The Committee also provides independent assurance and assistance to the Board on the SCA's risk, control and compliance framework, and its external accountability responsibilities.
Catchments and Water Quality Committee
The Board recognises that growing urban, rural and industrial development is increasing the risks to water quality and catchment health. Meeting the growing demand for clean, reliable water across Sydney requires long-term planning and a focused catchment management program.
In 2007 the Board established the Catchments and Water Quality Committee to help the Board do its work relating to catchment operations, management and protection, science and planning.
Prosecutions Committee
The Prosecutions Committee meets as matters arise. It considers decisions to prosecute under the SCA's Act and regulations.
Asset Management Committee
The Asset Management Committee provides a strategic overview of the SCA’s asset management and capital investment program.
The functions of the Asset Management Committee are to provide a strategic overview of long term capital and asset management programs, monitor progress of major works and renewals programs and post implementation reviews of projects
