Grand Erie District School Board Seeks a Volunteer Community Member with Financial Expertise to Serve on the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is comprised of three Trustees and two independent members from the community. 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, specifically Ontario Regulation 361/10, which governs audit committees established by district school boards. The Committee meets at least three times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Training and orientation will be provided to clarify roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee for the school board sector.
This volunteer role is for a three-year term effective March 23, 2023.
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 4:30 p.m. on February 10, 2023 to:
Rafal Wyszynski,
Superintendent of Business Services
Grand Erie District School Board
349 Erie Avenue, Brantford ON N3T 5V3
Email: rafal.wyszynski@granderie.ca
Candidates who are short-listed may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the Audit Committee’s selection committee. For information about Grand Erie District School Board, please visit www.granderie.ca