Apply to join the Joint Compliance Audit Committee

Midhurst/May 14, 2026 – The County of Simcoe has formed a Joint Compliance Audit Committee with local municipalities as required under the Municipal Elections Act. We are seeking a maximum of seven qualified residents within the geographic area of the County of Simcoe to serve as members of the Joint Compliance Audit Committee regarding election finances filed with the Clerks of the County’s sixteen member municipalities and the City of Orillia.

The Joint Compliance Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing compliance audit applications submitted by an elector who believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate or third party advertiser has contravened the provisions of the Municipal Elections Act relating to campaign or advertising finances.

The following are excluded from being members of the Committee:

a. Employees or Officers of the local municipality or local board

b. Members of Council or a local board

c. Any persons who are candidates in the 2026 Municipal Election

d. Any persons who are registered third parties for the 2026 Municipal Election

All interested applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications to the undersigned prior to June 5, 2026. Applicants with experience in accounting, auditing and legal, as well as knowledge of campaign financing rules would be an asset.

We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Contact the County of Simcoe

County Clerk
1110 Highway 26
Midhurst, ON L9X 1N6
Email: clerks@simcoe.ca | Phone: 705-726-9300 x.1246
For more information, please visit simcoe.ca/JCAC

The County of Simcoe and local municipalities are committed to an inclusive, barrier- free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise the County of Simcoe if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

Personal Information gathered through this advertising is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be only used for candidate selection for these positions.

Received via email from the County of Simcoe on May 14, 2026 and reissued by the Township of Severn on May 15, 2026.