What has Changed: Terms and Conditions of Appointment for Audit Committee Members
| 2007 version | 2014 version | |
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| Effective | June 2007 (date was not on document). | January 1, 2014 Appointments approved prior to this date will continue to be subject to the 2007 document. |
| Appointment Tenure | Term period of four years, renewed once, additional period not exceeding 4 years. | Replaced with a reference to the relevant section of the Directive on Internal Auditing in the Government of Canada. |
| Remuneration (per diems) |
As set by Treasury Board. Tier 1 and Tier 2 rates included in the Terms and Conditions. | As set by Treasury Board. Specific rates removed. Per Diem Rates for Treasury Board Appointed Departmental Audit Committee Members published separately. |
| Per Diem equivalence |
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Removed. |
| Per Diem activities remunerated |
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| Travel expenses | Authorized by the Deputy Head. | All travel and training requests must be pre-approved by the deputy head (based on allowable per diem activities). |
| Meetings in person | Minimum – 4 times per year. | Replaced with a reference to the relevant section of the Directive on Internal Auditing in the Government of Canada. |
| Roles and Responsibilities | Outlined – as per Directive on Department Audit Committees. | Replaced with a reference to the relevant sections of the Directive on Internal Auditing in the Government of Canada. |
| Conflict of Interest and Ethical Conduct Code | Full Code developed for DAC members. | Replaced with broad principles on disclosure and independence. |
| Code of Values and Ethics | Included in Ethical Code. | Observance of Values and Ethics Code of the Public Service and departmental Code. |
| Setting and Managing Days of Service and Point of Contact | Guideline: 30 days for chairs, 20 for members, claiming in excess. Departmental contact names identified. |
Removed. |
| Security | Secret clearance required as condition of Treasury Board appointment. |
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