The Joint Compliance Audit Committee is established under section 88.37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. The committee is responsible for considering applications requesting a compliance audit of a candidate’s or registered third party advertiser’s election campaign finances.
The committee reviews applications submitted by eligible electors who believe that a candidate or registered third party advertiser may have contravened a provision of the Municipal Elections Act related to campaign finances.
If an application is granted, the committee appoints an auditor to conduct a compliance audit. After reviewing the auditor’s report, the committee determines whether legal proceedings should be commenced.
The Joint Compliance Audit Committee may also consider reports from municipal Clerks regarding apparent over-contributions to candidates or registered third party advertisers and determine whether legal proceedings should be initiated.
Agendas and Minutes
Terms of Reference
Read the “Advisory Committee Handbook” found near the top of the Committees and Boards Webpage for specific Terms of Reference for this Committee.
Committee Composition
The Joint Compliance Audit Committee consists of members appointed by participating municipalities within York Region. Members are selected based on their knowledge of municipal election finance rules, accounting, auditing, municipal law or public administration, along with the ability to be objective and fairly consider the evidence presented.
A minimum of three members of the committee are required to consider and make decisions on an application for a compliance audit.
The length of term for a person appointed to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee shall align with the Council term of office.
More information
For further assistance and information please contact the Secretary-Treasurer by email or telephone at 905-476-4301 Ext. 2275.