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Public Appointments
New Members needed:
- Active Transportation Committee - (1)
- Affordable Housing Committee - (3)
- Commemorative Awards Committee - (2)
- Environmental Advisory Committee - (3)
- Farmers' Market Advisory Committee - (1) Market vendor representative, and (1) Citizen representative.
- Licensing Appeal Tribunal - (3) Eligible electors with general, legal experience.
- Orillia Public Library Board - (1)
- Town and Gown Committee - (1)
- Waste Management Advisory Committee - (2)
- SPECIAL for STUDENTS! Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate - (6) Youth - Get Involved in Your Community! New youth members are needed now! The Youth Senate represents the youth perspective in current events and issues. Members are between the ages of 13 and 19, and eligible to attend school in the local area (including the City of Orillia, Rama First Nation, and the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn). Questions? See more info here.
How to apply:
- Use the online application.
- Download and print a Committee Application. Mail or drop to: City of Orillia Clerk's Division, 50 Andrew St. S., Suite 300, Orillia L3V 7T5
Next application deadline is Fri., April 21, 2023
Applicants may be interviewed. Please include a recent resume or curriculum vitae.
City Council appoints approximately 100 citizens to its many boards and committees. Share your expertise, creative ideas, or interest in serving your community by becoming a member. The scope of knowledge and volunteerism provided through local participation and engagement is of great benefit to the community. Many meet on a monthly basis.
See the current List of Members.
Questions? Contact Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk at 705-558-9555
Qualifications
Most often members are required to be an eligible elector of the City of Orillia, but there are exceptions when a non-resident from the local area may also be appointed. Student representatives from the local area schools are also appointed to the Orillia Sunshine Youth Senate for one-year terms aligned with the school year from June 1st to May 31st each year.
Term
Appointments are made for a three-year term or, for the four-year term of Council. Members may be appointed to fill a vacancy mid-term when vacant seats occur.
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 (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 at 705-558-9555.
