Order in Council 524/2019

On the recommendation of the undersigned, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, by and with the advice and concurrence of the Executive Council of Ontario, orders that:

Whereas there is a need to provide advice to the President of the Treasury Board on government-wide internal audit matters, to support decision-making by the Audit and Accountability Committee;

And whereas the Lieutenant Governor in Council considers it desirable to establish an advisory committee to provide expert advice to the President of the Treasury Board on internal audit matters;

Therefore pursuant to subsection 6.1(1) of the Ministry of Government Services Act:

Advisory agency established

1. The Ontario Internal Audit Committee is hereby established as an advisory agency, accountable to the President of the Treasury Board (the “Minister”).

Terms of reference

2. The Minister shall determine the terms of reference of the Ontario Internal Audit Committee and may amend them from time to time.

Appointments

3. The Ontario Internal Audit Committee shall be comprised of up to five members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to serve at pleasure for a period not exceeding three years, as follows:
   1. up to two deputy ministers nominated by the Secretary of the Cabinet, and
   2. up to three additional members.

Chair

4. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may designate one member, other than a deputy minister, as Chair.

Remuneration and expenses

5. The members of the Ontario Internal Audit Committee, including the Chair, shall be paid such remuneration and expenses as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine.