Membership:
Patrick R. Carter, Chair
Laura E. Perkins, Vice Chair
Jason Geddes
Trevor Hayes
Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr.
Charges: The Audit, Compliance and Title IX Committee shall:
- Review and evaluate internal audit reports, compliance reports and follow-up reports.
- Recommend to the Board independent certified public accountants to audit the financial books and records of the NSHE and review and evaluate the reports of such independent certified public accountants.
- Formulate and make recommendations to the Board regarding policies necessary for the enforcement of sound accounting/auditing practices and an effective compliance function.
- Evaluate and make recommendations on internal controls.
- Make such recommendations, as it deems necessary, for the correction of deficiencies in management practices discovered by audit reports, or for the resolution of issues pertaining to non-compliance with policies, procedures or other requirements.
- Provide centralized oversight of programs for compliance with policies, procedures and other requirements.
- Monitor the performance of the internal audit and compliance functions.
- Review the respective Internal Audit Charter and Compliance Charter on a periodic basis to ensure the functions are complying with professional standards and addressing emerging issues appropriately.
- Examine information and indicators regarding Title IX compliance and make any policy recommendations to the Board.
- Make recommendations to the Board regarding Title IX initiatives that foster awareness of and enhance commitment to a non-discriminatory campus environment.