Owen Sound Seeking Volunteers for City Boards and Committees
Owen Sound residents interested in helping shape the decisions affecting their City are encouraged to consider volunteering as a member of a City Board or Committee.
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 of a Board or Committee to submit an application to the Deputy Clerk. Application forms are due by Friday, November 20, 2026, and are available on the City’s website at OwenSound.ca/CommitteeVacancies or at the Service Owen Sound counter in City Hall.
The following is a list of Board and Committee vacancies:
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Board/Committee
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Vacancies
|
Term
|
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Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board
|
4
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December 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030
|
|
Owen Sound Police Service Board
|
1
|
December 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030
|
|
Committee of Adjustment
|
5
|
January 1, 2027 to
November 14, 2030 |
|
Sustainable Community
Advisory Committee |
1
|
January 1, 2027 to
December 31, 2028 |
|
Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee
|
2
|
January 1, 2027 to
December 31, 2028 |
|
Vibrant Community
Advisory Committee |
2
|
January 1, 2027 to
December 31, 2028 |
- Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library Board: Thursdays, monthly, at 6:00pm
- Owen Sound Police Service Board: Wednesdays, monthly, at 9:00am
- Committee of Adjustment: Tuesdays, monthly, at 3:00pm
- Sustainable Community Advisory Committee: Thursdays, monthly, at 5:30pm
- Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee: Wednesdays, quarterly, at 2:00pm
- Vibrant Community Advisory Committee: Wednesdays, monthly, at 5:30pm
A description of each Board and Committee and the 2027 meeting calendar can be viewed on the City’s website at OwenSound.ca/Meetings.
For more information, please contact Staci Landry, Deputy Clerk at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or email slandry@owensound.ca.
Quote:
“Owen Sound is stronger when residents are involved in shaping their community. Serving on a City board or committee is a great opportunity to share your experience, bring forward new ideas, and contribute to decisions that make a difference in our city.”
– Mayor Ian Boddy
Quick Facts:
- Applications are being accepted until Friday, November 20, 2026.
- Appointments begin December 15, 2026 for Boards and January 1, 2027 for Committees.
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