UGDSB is seeking an external member to join the Audit Committee
February 20, 2018
The Upper Grand District School Board is seeking community members with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a 3-year term, effective May 1, 2018.
The Audit Committee is comprised of three trustees and two 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 four times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Induction training material is available to new committee members to clarify roles and responsibilities of audit committees for the school board sector.
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 Upper Grand District School 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 Upper Grand District School 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 4:00 p.m. on March 9, 2018 to:
Glen Regier, Superintendent of Finance
Upper Grand District School Board
500 Victoria Road North
Guelph, ON, N1E 6K2
Or by email to: [email protected]
Candidates who are shortlisted may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the selection committee.
For information about the Upper Grand District School Board, please visit the board website.
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