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Citizen Vacancy - Police & Audit Committee

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Stellarton Citizens interested in the following positions and willing to volunteer their time are to apply in writing to the undersigned on or before 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021. Selection will be submitted by the Stellarton Town Council.

 POLICE COMMISSION                                                          1 FROM TOWN (3 YEAR TERM) 

AUDIT COMMITTTEE                                                            1 FROM TOWN (3 YEAR TERM) 

This is an opportunity for Stellarton Citizens to serve your Community.

The primary purpose of the Audit Committee is to provide advice to Council on all matters relating to audit and finance. The objectives of the Committee are to a) fulfill the requirements outlined in Section 44 of the Municipal Government Act and b) assist Council in meeting its responsibilities by assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of financial reporting, risk management and internal controls and making recommendations as deemed appropriate.

The primary purpose of the Police Commission is to provide civilian governance and oversight for the Stellarton Police Service on behalf of Council. The legislated mandate and responsibilities of the Police Commission is established by the Provincial Government of NS and set out in the Police Act.

Your application is to include a letter outlining skills and qualifications that make the individual a candidate for this position. Application and letter can be mailed to: Susan Higdon, Town Clerk, Town of Stellarton, P. O. Box 2200, Stellarton, Nova Scotia, B0K 1S0 or dropped off at the Stellarton Town Office, 250 Foord Street, Stellarton during normal office hours – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or send by e-mail:   

NOTE:  Mark envelope clearly:         POLICE COMMISSION                                                           
                                                          AUDIT COMMITTEE                                                           

Deadline for applications to be received:  May 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. 

If additional information is required – please call 902-752-3481.   

Susan Higdon
Town Clerk Treasurer