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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. 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. 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 boards and committees 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 members are currently required for the following board/committees - vacancies shall be filled by a person who is an eligible elector of the City of Orillia:
- Waste Management Advisory Committee (2)
For the following committees, vacancies may be filled by an eligible elector of the City of Orillia or a non-resident from a neighbouring municipality provided that person brings relevant qualities and skills to the committee:
- Active Transportation Committee (2)
Farmers' Market Management Committee:
- Vendor Representative (1) - Must be filled by a current, active vendor on the Orillia Farmers’ Market.
Orillia Youth Opportunities Committee:
- Regular Member (2) - May be filled by an eligible elector of the City of Orillia or non-resident where they hold academic qualifications or professional expertise not represented on the committee.
- Student Member (1) - One year terms - All interested local secondary school students are encouraged to apply.
Please submit an application by Tuesday, Mar. 12, 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 be appointed to the following committees:
Student representatives from the local secondary schools are also appointed to the following committees for one-year terms:
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.
