Two new appointments to the Audit Council for the Auditor General for Local Government were announced today by Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender.

Dorothy Hartshorne and Ernest Daykin will join the five-member council, chaired by Tony Ariganello.

Hartshorne is the co-founder of Hartshorne Enterprises Inc. and former co-owner/operator of Hartshorne Tree Service Ltd. She served as a councillor for the District of North Saanich from 1999-2005. Hartshorne’s community involvement includes serving as chair of the North Saanich Public Involvement Committee and Vice Chair of the North Saanich Environmental Advisory Commission.

Ernie Daykin is a past mayor of Maple Ridge and currently the administrator for the Baptist Housing Society’s Maple Towers. He has been involved in seniors’ non-profit housing since 2000 in a variety of roles. Daykin is active in his community through his work in providing safe and affordable housing for seniors with low income.

Quotes:

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender –

“The two new members of the audit council – Ms. Hartshorne and Mr. Daykin – bring with them previous local government experience which will provide an important perspective on how the work of the AGLG can provide added value to local governments through the audit process. They are joining a group of experienced council members who will support the new AGLG, Gordon Ruth, to achieve the mandate of the office by building stronger relationships and assisting local governments to deliver efficient and effective services to the one taxpayer we all serve.”

Chair, Audit Council for the Auditor General for Local Government Tony Ariganello –

“I look forward to welcoming Ms. Hartshorne and Mr. Daykin to the audit council. They are joining us at an exciting time with a new AGLG and new legislative changes that are strengthening the office. Their previous experience is very impressive and I appreciate their willingness to serve on the audit council.”