The purpose of the Audit Committee is to act as an advisory board carrying out critical review functions on behalf of Council. The function of the Audit Committee is to assist Council in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities related to quality and integrity of financial reporting. All meetings are open to the public for observation and residents are encouraged to attend to stay informed.

All meetings are held at the Municipal Administration Office, 414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne, in July and January each year.

The Audit Committee is made up of the following appointed Community and Council representatives:
Vacancy – Community Member
Warden Penny Smith, Chair – warden@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Councillor Dale Richardson, Vice Chair – dale.richardson@municipalityofshelburne.ca
Councillor Ron Coole (Alternate)- Ron.Coole@municipalityofshelburne.ca

Also supporting the committee is Warren MacLeod, Chief Administrative Officer, Erin Hartley, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer , Michelle Williams, Director of Finance. Staff support positions do NOT have voting power. The alternate Councillor appointment is ONLY able to vote if an appointed Councillor is NOT present.

Committee Terms of Reference outlines the Committee roles, responsibilities and structure of the Committee.

For more information, please contact any member of the Committee above.

Meeting Minutes

*Please note, meeting minutes are uploaded only after receiving approval from the Committee.

DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
January 14, 2026PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
July 3, 2025PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
January 15, 2025PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
July 2, 2024PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
January 17, 2024PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
July 5, 2023PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2023PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
November 15, 2022PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
October 18, 2022PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
September 20, 2022PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
July 6, 2022PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
May 17, 2022PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
February 15, 2022PDF – Meeting PackagePDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
January 18, 2022PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
November 16, 2021PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
October 19, 2021PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2021PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2021PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2021PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes
DateMeeting PackageApproved Minutes
July 7, 2020PDF – Approved Meeting Minutes