The purpose of the Audit Committee (Committee) is to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting and audit systems of The Cowlitz Tribe (Tribe); assist in the review and of adequate financial reporting and audit systems; supervise the recruitment and recommendation to retain a public accounting firm for special and annual audits; and to fulfill its oversight responsibilities for the financial reporting process, the system of internal control, the audit process and the Tribe’s process for monitoring compliance with laws and regulations and the code of conduct.

The Audit Committee will report to Tribal Council and General Council, when appropriate, relative to audits, financial reports, management reports and recommended corrective measures. [Res. 22-120, 2022.]