Environmental Audits and the Local Authority

Abstract

The value and role of the environmental audit for local authorities is outlined. The audit must be seen as a tool to help formulate and implement the Environmental Policy/Action Plan for the authority. The audit generally covers three areas: a review of the existing environmental conditions; a review of policies; and a review of practices. The issues covered in these three stages are illustrated.

Citation

Laxen, D. (1991), "Environmental Audits and the Local Authority", Managerial Auditing Journal, Vol. 6 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/02686909110000855