Ian G's job away from the Trust is a Consultant who advises a PLC Board on Corporate Governance and Control issues. This is the exact function of the Audit Committee
Therefore he is fully qualified for the position, which is why the Trust put his name forward some time ago and we were told if a position became vacant on the audit committee that he would then be considered.
Following a brief interview, his appointment was recently made.
He will offer sound advice if the practices being used by the club follow good corporate governance & recommend changes when/if required.
Along with the fact that we already receive a financial statement, this close examination of the figures would also enable a Trust representative to have early warning if the club took any unnecessary risks which could damage its long term viability.
Having said that, it is highly unlikely that TD would gamble in this way, but if the Chief Exec ever changed, the fact the Trust was established on the Audit Committee would be a good thing if somebody of a more risk taking nature was appointed.