Compliance Audit Committee

The Compliance Audit Committee is mandated by the Municipal Elections Act. The Act requires that, before October 1st in an election year, Council establish a compliance audit committee, an investigative and adjudicative body, to satisfy Section 88.33 of the Act relative to a possible contravention of provisions for election campaign finances.

The City of Orillia has partnered with Simcoe County municipalities to appoint a Compliance Audit Committee that will serve jointly for the 2026-2030 Council term. All participating municipalities will be passing by-laws to establish the committee and appoint the five (5) members, along with one (1) alternate member.

An application or letter of interest may be submitted by an eligible elector who believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate or registered third party advertiser has contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act relating to election campaign finances. 

The County of Simcoe's Clerk will facilitate the compliance audit process. Within ten (10) days of a municipal clerk receiving an application, it will be provided to the Compliance Audit Committee. All reasonable notice of meetings will be provided to the public, candidate or third party advertiser, and applicant.  

To submit an application for a compliance audit, please contact councilservices@orillia.ca