1. 15th CAS meeting ( Luxembourg) Agenda on Amendment of Terms of Reference (ToR)
SAI India: Chair of CAS

2. Present Terms of Reference (ToR)
The present ToR of CAS was adopted at the 9th meeting held at Batumi Georgia from September 2011.

3. Amendments required in TOR
Change of name of chair of CAS from SAI Norway to the Comptroller & Auditor General of India
SAI India had taken over the Chair of CAS from SAI Norway in November, 2016

4. Amendments required in TOR
Increase in the membership to ‘around 20 members’ from that in the present ToR of ‘approximately 15 members’
As per provisions of Handbook of INTOSAI Committee, decision on the size of a Committee and selection of members is the prerogative of the Committee chair. A figure of active Committee members is suggested to serve as reference.
The ToR of PSC in clause dealing with membership does not impose any ceiling on the membership but suggests balanced representation concerning language, SAI model and INTOSAI region.
The present membership is 20 members and 1 observer (AFROSAI-E).

5. Amendments required in TOR
Inclusion of compliance with new ‘Due Process for the INTOSAI Framework of Professional Pronouncements’ procedure for developing, revising and withdrawing the ISSAIs and other pronouncements
ToR of CAS states the PSC due process
The due process of IFPP has been approved by the INCOSAI in December This has to be included in ToR.

6. Amendments required in TOR
Providing for participation of members in CAS meeting through video conference, which is permissible as per provisions of Handbook of INTOSAI Committees but is not included in the ToR of CAS.
“In case some members are unable to be present physically, the chair may consider feasibility of using video conferencing, teleconferences, to secure participation of such members”.

7. Apart from the above changes few minor editorial changes are also required.
The modified ToR is shown in track change mode
Issue for consideration
-Should the proposed changes be made to ToR of CAS?

8. THANK You