Seeking Joint Compliance Audit Committee Members for the 2026-2030 Term of Council
2026 Municipal and School Board Election
The County of Wellington, together with the Townships of Puslinch, Guelph/Eramosa, Centre Wellington, Mapleton, Wellington North, and the Towns of Erin and Minto, are seeking applications from qualified individuals for appointment to a Joint Compliance Audit Committee. Applicants should be professionals governed by recognized codes of conduct or individuals with demonstrated, in-depth knowledge of the campaign finance provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.”
The Joint Compliance Audit Committee has full delegation of the authority in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to address applications requesting an audit of a candidate’s election campaign finances. This authority includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Review applications and grant or reject audit requests
- Where an audit is granted, appoint an auditor and review the audit report
- Where indicated, decide whether legal proceedings shall be commenced
The Joint Compliance Audit Committee will consist of members appointed by each Council. Committee members must have the ability to understand and apply the election campaign finance provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and should be considered impartial with respect to their ability to fulfill their responsibilities. Preference shall be given to candidates that have applicable experience in accounting, law, law enforcement and academics from related fields.
Preferred qualifications:
- Accounting and audit – accountants or auditors, preferably with experience in preparing or auditing the financial statements of municipal candidates;
- Academic – college or university professors with expertise in political science or local government administration;
- Legal; and
- Other individuals with knowledge of the campaign financing provisions of the Act.
Members of the public interested in serving on this Committee are asked to submit a resume, and covering letter, marked “Confidential” no later than Noon on April 17, 2026 to:
Justine Brotherston, Director of Corporate Services/Municipal Clerk
Township Puslinch
7404 Wellington Road 34, Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0
For further information, please contact by email at admin@puslinch.ca We thank all applicants for applying, but only the selected candidates will be contacted. Personal information and supporting material is collected and used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.