News and Updates
Request for Applications: 2026 - 2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee
The municipalities of Oxford County (Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, Southwest Oxford, Tillsonburg, Woodstock, and, Zorra) are seeking experienced professionals to be considered for appointment to the 2026 - 2030 Joint Compliance Audit Committee.
Compliance Audit Committees are required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 to consider applications from electors requesting audits of candidates’ and registered third party advertisers’ campaign finances. The Committee is responsible for reviewing applications to determine if the request for audit should be granted and if so, will appoint an auditor and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditor’s report, or reports from the Clerk.
Committee members must have the ability to understand and apply the election campaign finance provisions of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and should be considered impartial with respect to their ability to fulfill their responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of municipal elections, including campaign finance rules;
• Analytical and decision-making skills;
• Experience working as part of a committee or task force;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preference will be given to candidates who possess applicable experience in accounting, auditing law, election administration, public administration and academic studies in related fields.
Successful applicants will be appointed for the term of Council and will be remunerated at an established per diem rate (plus mileage).
Members of Council, employees or officers of the municipality or local board, any persons who are registered third parties in the municipality in the election for which the committee is established or any persons who are candidates in the election for which the Committee is established are not eligible for appointment.
If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Joint Compliance Audit Committee, please submit a resume or written summary outlining your qualifications and experience by Friday, May 8th at 12:00 p.m. to:
Sarah Matheson
Clerk, Township of Blandford-Blenheim
smatheson@blandfordblenheim.ca
Oxford municipalities hosting candidate information meeting
Oxford County’s eight area municipalities are partnering to host a candidate information session in preparation for the 2026 municipal and school board election.
The session will take place on Thursday, March 26, at 6 p.m., virtually and in person in the Council Chambers at the Oxford County Administration Building, 21 Reeve St., Woodstock.
New, returning or interested candidates and members of the public are invited to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of council, who is eligible to run, the nomination process, and campaign finance and advertising rules.
The session will include presentations from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and municipal solicitor Nigel Bellchamber. Attendees are encouraged to send questions in advance to their municipal clerk. Those wishing to participate in the session virtually can register by emailing election@cityofwoodstock.ca.
“Serving on council is a significant commitment. Elected officials are responsible for making decisions that directly affect the lives of residents in our communities. This session is an opportunity for potential candidates to learn about the process, ask questions and receive guidance so that they can make an informed decision about running for office,” said Jeff Bunn, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy City Clerk for the City of Woodstock.
Oxford County’s municipalities include the Township of Norwich, Township of Zorra, Township of South-West Oxford, Township of East Zorra-Tavistock, Township of Blandford-Blenheim, Town of Ingersoll, Town of Tillsonburg and the City of Woodstock.
The nomination period for candidates will be open from May 1 to Aug. 21, 2026. Election Day will take place on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Advance polling will also be available in each municipality.