Voter Information
Election of the Regional Chair
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On April 4, 2012 Regional Council passed By-law #19-2012 to change the method of selecting the Regional Chair to election by general vote, in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. By-law #19-2012 attained "triple majority" approval on May 29, 2012. As a result, since the 2014 municipal election, the Regional Chair has been elected by general vote of the eligible electors in Durham Region. |
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Compliance Audit Committee
Municipalities are required to establish a Compliance Audit Committee as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act.
The Compliance Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing applications requesting an audit of a candidate's or third party advertiser's election campaign finances.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Reviewing reports filed by the Clerk;
- Appointing an auditor when the Committee grants an application;
- Reviewing reports filed by an auditor in response to an application;
- Determining if legal proceedings are justified in light of the findings of an auditor's report; and
- Appointing a prosecutor to commence legal proceedings where it has been determined that legal action is appropriate.
If you feel that a candidate for the Office of Regional Chair has not followed the election campaign financing rules in the Municipal Elections Act, then you may submit an application for a compliance audit.
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The Regional Clerk, along with the Clerks from the municipalities of Oshawa, Pickering, and Whitby, and the Durham District School Board, formed a partnership in order to recruit and appoint a roster of eligible members for their respective Compliance Audit Committees. The roster is as follows:
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| Terms of Reference |
| Terms of Reference for the Compliance Audit Committee. |
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