An audit committee created pursuant to this chapter shall have the power and duty to take whatever actions the audit committee deems necessary in carrying out its responsibilities in this chapter, including, but not limited to:
(1) Seeking information the audit committee requires from employees or external parties;
(2) Meeting with agency management, board, council, commission, or equivalent body members, external and internal auditors, legal counsel, or others as necessary; and
(3) Requiring internal auditors to report directly to the audit committee.