Owen Sound Seeking Volunteers for City Committees

October 06, 2025

General City News

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 Friday, November 7 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	1 1	Feb. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2028 Feb. 1, 2026- Jan. 31, 2029
Corporate Services Committee	2 2	Feb. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2028 Feb. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2029
Operations Committee	2	Feb. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2029
Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee	2	Feb. 1, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2029

Meeting dates:

Community Services Committee: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:30 pm

Corporate Services Committee: 2nd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm

Operations Committee: 3rd Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee: 1st Wednesday quarterly at 2:00 pm

A description of each committee and the 2026 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.

Quotes:

“Building a vibrant Owen Sound is a shared responsibility. Serving on a City Council committee is a powerful way for residents to help shape our community’s future.”

– Mayor Ian Boddy

Quick Facts:

Applications are being accepted until Friday, November 7, 2025.

Appointments begin February 1, 2026, and are typically a three-year term.

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