Port of Seattle – Audit Committee Charter

The Audit Committee is a standing committee created by the Seattle Port Commission. Its general purpose is to represent the Commission and have review and oversight authority on matters relating to the Port of Seattle auditing process and procedures. It will assist the Port of Seattle Commission in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for:  The integrity of the Port's financial statements,  The effectiveness of the Port’s internal control system over financial reporting, compliance and operations,  The periodic performance audits to be conducted on Port of Seattle operations, programs, activities and business processes,  The independent auditor's qualifications and independence, and  The performance of the Port's internal audit function and external auditors. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Audit Committee shall determine that all internal audits are conducted under the United States Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards and the Institute of Internal Auditing standards. The Audit Committee is empowered to seek any information it requires from Port of Seattle employees on audit matters, all of whom are directed to cooperate with the Committee's requests. The Committee shall keep the CEO apprised of all such requests. If the committee determines that in order to meet its responsibilities it requires the independent services of an outside advisor or consultant having expertise in financial reporting, auditing and internal controls, it may propose the retention of such advisor or consultant to the Commission for approval. Duties

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