The City of Ottawa is recruiting members for its 2026-2030 Election Compliance Audit Committee

The Election Compliance Audit Committee (ECAC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA). It reviews applications for compliance audits of the campaign finances of candidates and registered third party advertisers. The ECAC also reviews reports from the City Clerk about apparent violations of contribution limits set out in the MEA.

Applicants should have a strong understanding of municipal election campaign finance rules and knowledge of accounting principles, and must not be involved in any municipal election campaign. Ideal candidates would have practical experience in administering elections, with a specific focus on municipal election finance. Ideal candidates may include former municipal clerks or elections office managers, auditors, accountants, lawyers, or other individuals with knowledge of the campaign financing rules of the MEA.

The City of Ottawa is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in every aspect of its work, including the appointment process and appointments to public member committees. As such the City urges Indigenous and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women and gender diverse persons to apply, and to include, on a voluntary basis, information to strengthen their application in this regard.

A letter of interest, accompanied by a current resume, may be submitted by mail or email in confidence to the attention of:

Caitlin Salter MacDonald, City Clerk

110 Laurier Ave West

Ottawa Ontario K1P 1J1

Email: committees@ottawa.ca‍ ‍

Applications must include the applicant’s residential address, contact information and language proficiencies. Applications must be received by July 14, 2026, at 4 pm.‍ ‍

For more information visit ottawa.ca/ecac to learn more about the ECAC, member eligibility, and the application process. You may also contact Marcela Busnardo dos Santos at 613-580-2424, ext. 28642 or by email at committees@ottawa.ca.

General Public Member Recruitment for Committees and Boards Fall 2026

There will be a general recruitment drive in the fall of 2026 for public members for a number of the City’s committees and boards. Residents of Ottawa are encouraged to go to ottawa.ca/join for more information.

Kindest regards,

Marcela Busnardo dos Santos

Recruitment coordinator