The Committees were told by the Sol Plaatje Local Municipality that, in May 2008, the SPLM's Council appointed an audit committee which comprises of three qualified and experienced independent members. The SPLM said that the audit committee performs its duties in line with the approved auditing charter. The audit committee's meetings are held on a quarterly basis and, if necessary, on special requests. The audit committee reports to the Council on a quarterly basis. The SPLM reported that the annual report for 2009 has been tabled to their Council. Auditor-General has commented on the standard of the financial statements and the audit report is included in the annual report. The SPLM added that the process of Oversight Committee on Annual Report has started and recommendations to Council by this committee are expected to take place by no later than 31 March 2010.