And with a relatively new cluster of councillors, the experience offered by Ms Westwood and Mr McKinnon will prove invaluable.
Audit and Risk is also ridiculously dry and dull. Not to besmirch a noble profession, but Ms Westwood is its only non-accountant, save for Mayor McDouall.
What she lacks in the nuances of double-entry bookkeeping she more than makes up with her years of experience as a former elected representative and political savvy.
Audit and Risk won't hit the headlines like the other committees - unless it uncovers major failings or fraud. And while that is unlikely, ratepayers can be reassured that at least a collection of knowledgeable and skilled people are watching and will have no hesitation in calling out anything untoward.
And for that reason it may be the most important committee within council.