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Joint Compliance Audit Committee Recruitment

Serve your community by becoming a member of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term of Council.

The County of Simcoe is currently recruiting up to seven (7) qualified volunteers to make a significant contribution to their community by being appointed to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee. As set out in the Municipal Elections Act, the County has formed a Compliance Audit Committee jointly with its local municipalities and the City of Orillia.       

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing applications submitted by electors who on reasonable grounds believe that a candidate or third party advertiser may have contravened the campaign finance rules of the Municipal Elections Act. The Committee further reviews any reports of donation overcontributions submitted by local Clerks. The Committee is responsible for determining if applications will proceed towards an audit or legal action. Following an initial meeting in winter 2026, the Committee convenes as required when applications are received. Committee members will receive per diem compensation for their time.      

To qualify to be appointed to the Committee, applicants must reside within one of the sixteen (16) member municipalities or the City of Orillia. The following are not eligible to be a member of the Committee:  

  • Employees or officers of any of the local municipalities;
  • Members of Council for the local municipalities;
  • Any persons who are candidates in the 2026 municipal election; and
  • Any persons who are registered third parties in the 2026 municipal election.   

Experience in any of the following is considered an asset for applicants:

  • Accounting and Auditing: accountants or auditors with experience in preparing or auditing financial statements;
  • Legal: lawyers with experience in financial matters or election laws;
  • Academic: college or university professors with expertise in political science or local government administration; or
  • Other Individuals: those with knowledge or expertise in municipal/government administration or campaign financing rules of the Municipal Elections Act.    

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications to the County Clerk by June 5, 2026.  

County of Simcoe
County Clerk
1110 Highway 26
Midhurst ON L9X 1N6
clerks@simcoe.ca
705-726-9300 Ext. 1246

We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Simcoe and local municipalities are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise the County if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment process.

Personal information gathered through this process is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56 and will only be used for candidate recruitment and selection.