Audit Committee

Advisory committee

Function

To oversee the City of Winnipeg’s internal and external audit processes to ensure an effective and independent audit function. Citizen Advisors shall provide independent, professional expertise in law and accounting, to support the Audit Committee’s review of financial, risk, compliance, and governance matters.

The Audit Committee meets quarterly in accordance with the Council approved schedule of meetings, or as otherwise determined by the Mayor.

Meeting agendas & minutes

Members

Elected Officials

  • The Mayor, Chair
  • Councillor
  • Councillor

Citizen Advisors (non-voting)

Appointment for a 2-year term to expire December 31, 2028:

  • One (1) Citizen Advisor with a professional designation in law (e.g., barrister and solicitor, lawyer in good standing with a provincial law society)

Appointment for a 3-year term to expire December 31, 2029:

  • One (1) Citizen Advisor with a professional designation in accounting (CPA in good standing)

Jurisdiction

The City Organization By-law No. 7100/97

Item 1 of the Report of the Governance Committee of Council dated April 15, 2026, adopted by Council on April 30, 2026.

Composition

  • 3 members of Council to be appointed annually:
    • The Mayor, as Chairperson
    • 2 City Councillors who are not members of the Executive Policy Committee
  • 1 citizen advisor with a professional designation in accounting (CPA in good standing)
  • 1 citizen advisor with a professional designation in law (e.g., barrister and solicitor, lawyer in good standing with a provincial law society)

Citizen Advisors are not members of the Audit Committee and do not have the ability to vote.

Council reference

April 30, 2026 Minute No. 288

Additional reference

Item 2 of the Report of the Governance Committee of Council dated March 11, 2025, adopted by Council on March 27, 2025

Remuneration

Citizen Advisors shall be paid $300 per formal Audit Committee meeting attended.

Contact

Carlos Gameiro, City Clerk
Susan A. Thompson Building, 510 Main St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1B9

Phone

311

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