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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
The annual membership review has started to identify vacancies resulting from terms that will expire on November 14, 2019. Available positions will be updated regularly, and at this time, vacancies currently exist on the following:
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Accessibility Advisory Committee - (1) Eligible elector or non-resident provided the non-resident brings relevent qualities or skills to the Committee. In accordance with Section 12(3) of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), applicants who identify with a disability will be given first consideration.
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Active Transportation Committee - (1) Eligible elector or non-resident provided the non-resident brings particular qualities and skills to the Committee.
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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.
- Municipal Heritage Committee - (1) Eligible elector or non-resident provided the non-resident brings particular qualities and skills to the Committee.
- Waste Management Advisory Committee - (1) Eligible elector.
The next application intake opportunity ends Wednesday, November 20, 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 Sunshine Youth Senate for one-year terms from June 1st to May 31st 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.
