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The City of Orillia relies on the expertise of volunteers in the community and appoints approximately 100 citizens to its many boards and committees. Our community benefits greatly from the scope of knowledge and volunteerism provided through local participation with City boards and committees. Some boards and committees require a specific level of interest or expertise, while others simply require you to bring your creative ideas and interest in serving the community. Most meet on a monthly basis. Check out the pages on the menu to the left to learn more about the City's various boards and committees.
Membership
If you have any questions regarding committee membership, please contact Robin Cadeau at 705-329-2452 or rcadeau@orillia.ca.
Call for New Members
*New Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate
Council recently approved the establishment of an Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate comprised of the following:
- 8 youth representatives between the ages of 14-19
- 3 youth representatives between the ages of 13-14
These members will work together with the City of Orillia’s Youth Centre Director to represent local youth and encourage engagement in arising issues and solutions in the community. The Orillia Youth Opportunities Committee will provide guidance and mentoring for the first year of the Youth Senate’s operation.
To qualify, members must reside in the City of Orillia or surrounding Townships and be eligible to attend school in the local area.
Download a copy of the Sunshine Youth Senate Application Form.
Application deadline is Friday, July 12, 2019 at noon.
*New Parking Advisory Committee
Council recently approved the re-establishment of a Parking Advisory Committee to be made up of the following members:
- One Citizen at large
- Two members from within the boundaries of the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA), not currently elected to the DOMB
These members will work together with one member of Council and one member of the Downtown Orillia Management Board (DOMB). Citizens or BIA members interested in participating are requested to submit an application indicating their specific eligibility. See application details below or contact Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk 705-329-2452.
New members are also currently required for the following board/committees:
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Commemorative Awards Committee - (2) Eligible electors, one of which may be a non-resident provided the non-resident brings particular qualities and skills to the Committee.
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Farmers' Market Management Committee - (1) Market vendor representative.
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Orillia Public Library Board - (1) Eligible elector.
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Transit Advisory Committee - (1) Eligible elector.
The next application intake opportunity ends Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at noon.
Applying to a City Board or Committee
Apply now using the online application.
Download and print a Committee Application
See the current List of Members on 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 also be appointed.
Student representatives from the local secondary schools are also appointed to the Orillia Youth Opportunities Committee for one-year terms from September 1 to August 31 each year.
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 City of Orillia Remuneration By-law.
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 at 705-329-2452.
