Boards & Committees

The City of Orillia relies on the expertise of volunteers in the community and appoints approximately 100 citizens to its many boards and committees. Citizen appointments are generally made by City Council in December of each year.

Qualifications

To be eligible to serve, applicants must be an eligible elector of the City of Orillia.

There are some exceptions. A non-resident with specific expertise or experience may be appointed to the following committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Economic Development Committee

Student representatives from the local secondary schools are also appointed to the following committees for one-year terms:

• Orillia Youth Opportunities Committee

Term

The term of office for most committees is three years, however, some committees require that the members be appointed for the four year term of Council.

Citizens may serve up to two full terms. If a member is appointed to fill a vacancy mid-term, he/she completes that term and then may serve an additional two terms.

Remuneration

Citizens who volunteer to serve on City boards and committees are paid an annual stipend as outlined in Schedule 'B' of Chapter 493 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code.

Boards & Committees Seeking New Members

Apply to a committee

List of Current Members on City Boards and Committees