One More Week to Apply to Serve on City Committees

Posted on Thursday November 09, 2023

 

There is one more week to apply to serve on a City of Owen Sound Committee. There are many vacancies to fill, and all applications will be considered. Being on a City Committee provides members of the public with the opportunity to develop leadership skills, meet new people, and be part of the decision-making process.  

The City of Owen Sound considers volunteers to be one of its most valued community resources. City Council invites persons wishing to serve as a member on a committee to submit an application to the Deputy Clerk. Application forms are due Friday, November 17 and are available on the City’s website at www.owensound.ca/committeevacancies or at the Service Owen Sound counter in City Hall. 

The following is a list of committee vacancies: 

Committee 

Vacancies 

Term 

Community Services Committee 

2 

Feb. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2027 

Corporate Services Committee 

2 

Feb. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2027 

Operations Committee 

1 

Feb. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2027 

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee 

1 

Feb. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2027 

Council Remuneration Review Task Force 

5 

Feb. 1, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2026 

 

A description of each committee and the 2024 meeting calendar can be viewed on the City’s website at www.owensound.ca/meetings. 

For more information, please contact Staci Landry, Deputy Clerk at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or email slandry@owensound.ca.  

Quick Facts: 

  • Applications are being accepted until Friday, November 17. 
  • Appointments begin February 1, 2024, and are typically a three-year term. 
  • Some committees meet during business hours and some meet after business hours. 
  • Committees gather public input and give advice to Council based on each committee’s mandate. 

 

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