Compliance Audit Committee Applications Now Open
/Applications are now open for citizens interested in serving on the Compliance Audit Committee for the City of Peterborough’s 2026 municipal election.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The Compliance Audit Committee is a requirement under the Ontario Municipal Elections Act. The Committee will address applications requesting an audit of a candidate’s or third-party advertiser’s election campaign finances and will oversee investigations into candidate finances.
Interested applicants should have experience in accounting and auditing, law, law enforcement or related academic fields. The committee remains in place for the term of the newly elected Council until the next municipal election in 2030. This is largely a volunteer position and an excellent opportunity for individuals to assist with municipal election requirements.
Applications may be submitted online with the interactive form. Packages are also available at City Hall, 500 George St. N.
Applications will be accepted until March 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Purpose of the Committee
To consider whether to grant or reject a compliance audit application made by an eligible elector;
To appoint an auditor, if the application is granted;
Receive and consider the auditor's report and decide whether legal proceedings should be commenced;
Consider reports from the Clerk identifying contributors who appear to have contravened election contribution limits and decide whether legal proceedings should be commenced.
