Trustee committees The following committees support the trustee board in its work: Audit and risk committee Advises the trustee board on risk management, internal controls, external audit and financial reporting. This committee has 3 independent co-opted members. Chairs’ committee Acts as a sounding board for the Chair of the trustee board in carrying out their responsibilities. This includes the planning of the board’s agendas and shaping and agreeing the board’s business. The committee is also responsible for trustee recruitment. Cymru advisory committee Advises the board on matters relating to Welsh policy, public affairs and equality issues, as well as on strategy development and business planning in the Welsh context. The committee also carries a brief to assure the board that we are meeting our duties under current Welsh language legislation. Equality committee Gives expertise and guidance on equity, diversity and human rights to the board and the service, making sure promoting equity and tackling discrimination for clients is at the heart of our advice and policy work. This committee has 2 independent co-opted members. People committee Supports the trustee board through its oversight of Citizens Advice national people strategy, including inclusive employer priorities, and ensures that the policies and practices associated with the people strategy are consistent with organisational behaviours and culture. It also monitors and provides feedback on our pay and reward strategy and advises the Chair on the appointment, appraisal and pay of the Chief Executive and executive directors. This committee has 1 independent co-opted member. Technology committee Responsible for helping to shape, monitor and give feedback on the technology strategy. This committee has 2 independent co-opted members. 45 Our structure, governance and management