The ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ (HCDSB) is currently seeking two (2) volunteer committee members to serve on its Audit Committee for a three (3) year term of office, effective January 9, 2023.
About the Audit Committee:
The Audit Committee at HCDSB is comprised of three (3) Trustees and two (2) independent members drawn from the community at large. The primary role of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its duties related to governance and oversight.
The duties of the Audit Committee fall under the following key areas:
The financial reporting process, internal control framework, risk management practices, performance and function of the board’s internal and external auditors, and the board’s compliance with its obligations under legislation.
The Committee meets at least three (3) times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Training will be provided to all committee members to clarify their roles and responsibilities.
Candidate Eligibility:
- Applicants must have sufficient accounting, senior financial management or other relevant business experience to understand public sector accounting and auditing standards.
- The applicant must not be a current employee or officer of the board or of any other district school board or school authority.
- The applicant must not have a parent, child or spouse currently employed by the board.
Submission of Applications:
Qualified candidates interested in serving on the Audit Committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2022 to:
Director of Education and Secretary of the Board
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802 Drury Lane, Burlington, ON L7R 2Y2
Email: director@hcdsb.org
Short-listed candidates may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the Audit Committee’s selection committee. For more information about the HCDSB, please visit: . Candidates may also learn more about the Audit Committee on the following webpage: .
More Information:
For further information, please contact:
Aaron Lofts
Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer of the Board
Email: loftsa@hcdsb.org
