2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee
The Townships of Dawn-Euphemia, Enniskillen, St. Clair and Warwick, the City of Sarnia, the Municipalities of Lambton Shores, Brooke-Alvinston, the Towns of Petrolia and Plympton-Wyoming and the Villages of Oil Springs and Point Edward are recruiting experienced professionals to be considered for appointment to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee.
About the Committee
The Compliance Audit Committee is an independent committee required under Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Its role is to help make sure campaign finance rules are followed during municipal and school board elections.
If a voter believes a candidate or registered third party may not have followed the election finance rules, they can apply for a compliance audit. The Committee reviews these applications and decides whether an audit should take place.
If an audit is approved, an independent auditor examines the campaign’s financial records. The Committee then reviews the auditor’s report and decides whether any further action is needed.
This process supports fairness, transparency, and accountability, and helps maintain public confidence in the municipal and school board election system.
Who Should Apply
Individuals with the following backgrounds are encouraged to apply:
- accounting or auditing
- law (municipal or administrative)
- other regulated professions
- knowledge of municipal election campaign finance rules
Who Is Not Eligible
The following persons are ineligible to serve on the Committee:
- employees or officers of a participating municipality;
- members of the council of a participating municipality;
- any persons who are candidates in the election for which the committee is established; or
- any persons who are registered third parties in a participating municipality in the election for which the Committee is established.
Term
The term of the Committee shall be from November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030.
Meetings
The Committee will meet as needed, with meetings to be scheduled when a compliance audit application or applicable report is received.
Application Instructions
If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee, please complete the online form linked below before 4:30 p.m. on June 9, 2026.
As part of the application form, you will be required to upload a resume / CV.
Applications will be reviewed by the municipal Clerks of the participating municipalities who will make recommendations to their respective municipal Councils for appointment.
2026 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee Application Form
Contact Us
9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford, ON N0M 2N0
Municipal Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 519-243-1400 | 1-866-943-1400 | Fax: 519-243-8611