October 1, 2025

The Rainy River District School Board is seeking a Volunteer Community Member with Financial Expertise to serve on the Audit Committee.

The Audit Committee is comprised of two Trustees and two independent members from the community. 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:

Financial reporting process
Internal control framework
Risk management practices
Performance and function of the Board’s internal and external auditors
Board’s compliance with its obligations under the legislation, specifically Ontario Regulation 361/10

The Committee meets at least three times a year, plus ad hoc meetings as required. Training and orientation will be provided to clarify roles and responsibilities of the Audit Committee 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.
Applicants 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 Application:

Qualified candidates interested in serving on the Audit Committee are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume by 4 p.m. on October 31, 2025 to:

Meghan Cox
Superintendent of Business
Rainy River District School Board
522 Second Street East
Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 1N4
Email: meghan.cox@rrdsb.com

Candidates who are short-listed may be requested to attend a private interview conducted by the Audit Committee’s selection team.

Rainy River District School Board

Audit Committee

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY MEMBER NEEDED

Audit Committee Agendas & Minutes