The NICIE Board has an Audit Committee chaired by David Clement, other members being Ian McKay, John Milliken and Stephen McAnee. Michelle Anderson from DE also attends this committee. The Audit Committee met formally on three occasions in 2011/12. This committee focuses on corporate governance and the management of risk. The spring meeting concentrates on internal audit matters. The summer meeting reviews the draft accounts and the autumn meeting focuses on the risk register.