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The 51黑料 is seeking one (1) community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year term retroactively effective January 1, 2023.
The Audit Committee 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鈥檚 internal and external auditors and the board鈥檚 compliance with its obligations under legislation. The Committee meets at least 3 times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required.
Candidate Eligibility
- Applicants must have 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
Suitably qualified candidates interested in serving on the Audit Committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume by 4 p.m. on May 31st, 2023 to:
Ms. Shelley Armstrong, Superintendent of Business and Treasurer, by email at [email protected].
Candidates who are short-listed may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the Audit Committee鈥檚 selection committee.
Erin Kelly, Director of Education