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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
See the current vacancies on boards and committees.
New Committees - Public Appointments Required
Affordable Housing Committee - This newly established Committee was struck with terms of reference comprised of the 14 revised recommendations developed from the 2010 Affordable Housing Action Plan. Membership will consist of three (3) members of Council and two members who represent the social housing sector.
Orillia Food Committee - Council has established (as a one-year pilot project) an Orillia Food Committee to act as an advisory body to Council with a starting mandate to:
- make recommendations to Council on topics related to household food insecurity, commuity food security, and the local food system
- support the development and implementation of policies, programs and initiatives related to food in our community
This Committee will consist of one Council representative, one member from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Georgian College, Lakehead University, and Orillia Food Bank, as well as two members from the public with a background in food sustainability.
If you have an interst in being appointed to one of these NEW committees, please apply by submitting a Committee Application (see below) along with a copy of your most recent resume or curriculum vitae.
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.
