Joint Compliance Audit Committee

About the Committee 

The County of Simcoe has established a Joint Compliance Audit Committee with local municipalities as permitted under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The Committee serves all sixteen (16) member municipalities of the County 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, 1996. 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. 

How to Apply

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications to the Simcoe County Clerk no later than June 5, 2026. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications may be submitted by mail, in-person or by email:

County of Simcoe

County Clerk

1110 Highway 26

Midhurst ON L9X 1N6

clerks@simcoe.ca 

705-726-9300 Ext. 1246

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, 1996.