Owen Sound Seeking Volunteers for City Committees

Owen Sound residents interested in helping shape the decisions affecting their city are encouraged to consider volunteering as a member of a City 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 committee to submit an application to the Deputy Clerk. Application forms are due by Wednesday, November 20 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 committee vacancies:

Committee

Vacancies

Term

Community Services Committee

2

Feb. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2028

Corporate Services Committee

1

Feb. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2028

Operations Committee

2

Feb. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2028

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee

2
1

Feb. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2028
Feb. 1, 2025 – Jan. 31, 2027

A description of each committee and the 2025 meeting calendar can be viewed on the City’s website at OwenSound.ca/Meetings.

 

For more information, please contact Allison Penner, Deputy Clerk at 519-376-4440 ext. 1235 or email apenner@owensound.ca.

 

Quotes:

“Becoming a member of a committee is a great way to get involved in local government and have your voice heard.”

– Mayor Ian Boddy

 

Quick Facts:

  • Applications are being accepted until Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
  • Appointments begin February 1, 2025, and are typically a three-year term.
  • Some committees meet during business hours, and some meet after business hours.

 

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