Are you interested in helping to shape the decisions affecting Owen Sound? If so, consider volunteering as a member on a City board or committee.
The City of Owen Sound considers volunteers to be one of our 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 November 25, 2022 and are available at the Service Counter at City Hall or on the City's website.
The following is a list of board and committee vacancies:
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BODY |
VACANCIES |
TERM |
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Boards |
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Owen Sound and North Grey |
4 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Nov. 16, 2026 |
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Owen Sound Police Services Board |
1 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Nov. 16, 2026 |
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Standing Committees |
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Community Services Committee |
1 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
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Corporate Services Committee |
2 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
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Operations Committee |
2 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
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Advisory Committees |
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Accessibility Advisory Committee |
2 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
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Community Development, Tourism |
2 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
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Tom Thomson Art Gallery |
2 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Jan. 31, 2026 |
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Quasi-Judicial Committees |
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Committee of Adjustment |
5 |
Feb. 1, 2023 – Nov. 16, 2026 |
A description of the above-noted committees and the 2023 interim meeting calendar can be viewed on the City's website. The 2023 Council and Committee has not yet been approved by Council, but will posted to the City’s website once approved.
For more information, please contact Briana Bloomfield, City Clerk at 519-376-4440 ext. 1247 or email bbloomfield@owensound.ca.
Quick Facts:
- Applications are being accepted until November 25, 2022
- Appointments begin February 1, 2023, and are typically a three-year term
- Some committees meet during business hours, and some meet after business hours
source: media release, City of Owen Sound
