Joint Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Municipal Elections

Are you a professional with a background in accounting, auditing, law, election administration, and/or public administration?

Apply to be on the 2026 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee. Municipalities located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell are recruiting experienced professionals for appointment to their 2026 Municipal Elections Joint Compliance Audit Committee. 

The Committee is independent of the municipalities and is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to consider applications requesting audits of candidates' campaign finances. Committees may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditors' reports. 

This committee considers applications requesting audits of candidate campaign finances.

Applicants should:

• have an understanding of municipal campaign finance provisions;
• demonstrate analytical decision-making and excellent communication skills;
• have experience working with or as a member of government boards, task forces and/or quasi-judicial bodies; and
• have flexibility to attend meetings during daytime and evening hours.

Applicants cannot be candidates in the 2026 Municipal Election, nor can they have committed to providing professional advice to any person running for office in any municipality located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. Applicants also cannot be Members of Council or current employees of any municipality located within the United Counties of Prescott and Russell. 

The Committee's term of office is four years, beginning on November 15, 2026. Successful applicants will receive a retainer of $400 and a per diem of $100 (plus mileage). 

If interested, the deadline to submit your application is July 10, 2026.   

Find more details and the application form on the City of Clarence-Rockland website.