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, however occasionally vacancies arise throughout the year.  Members gain valuable experience while giving back to the community, and the community benefits greatly from the scope of knowledge and volunteerism provided through participation with City boards and committees.

Membership

If you have any questions regarding committee membership, please contact Robin Cadeau at 705-329-2452 or rcadeau@orillia.ca.

NEW MEMBERS are being recruited for the following:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee - In accordance with Section 12(3) of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), a majority of the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee shall be persons with disabilities, and while we encourage all interested parties from the local area to apply, applicants who identify with a disability will be given first consideration. - May be filled by a non-resident provided that person brings particular skills, knowledge or expertise to the membership.
• Environmental Advisory Committee - May be filled by a non-resident provided that person brings particular skills, knowledge or expertise to the membership.
• Farmers' Market Management Committee:  Vendor Representative - May be filled by a current Market vendor (casual or full-time).
• Municipal Heritage Committee - May be filled by a non-resident provided that person brings particular skills, knowledge or expertise to the membership.
• Waste Management Advisory Committee - May be filled by an eligible elector of the City of Orillia.

Apply now using the online application.

Download and print a Committee Application

See the current List of Memberson City Boards and Committees

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
• Municipal Heritage 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.  

Please note:  We attempt to make all online documents accessible, however some documents may not meet all AODA Accessibility requirements.  If you require assistance or communication support, please contact Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk/Committee Coordinator at 705-329-2452.