Boards and committees provide advice and recommendations to Council. Most committees include members of the public, and members of Council. Volunteering on a board or committee is a great way to:
- meet new people and share your ideas and talents
- provide input into the strategic direction setting and decision-making of the municipality
- support local government in adequately addressing issues
- make a difference in your community
Current vacancies |
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Specific citizen positions for various committees will appear from time to time below to provide Kawartha Lakes residents opportunities to volunteer their time, in various activities associated with local government. The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applications from members of the public, including citizen and stakeholder interest group representatives, who are interested in serving on the City of Kawartha Lakes Boards and Committees. Members of the public interested in serving on Boards and Committees are asked to submit a Citizen Appointment Application Form.
Members of the public interested in serving on the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force are asked to submit a Citizen Appointment Application Form, along with supporting material, by email to clerks@kawarthalakes.ca. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022.
Members of the public interested in serving on any of the above Boards or Committees are asked to submit a “Citizen Appointment Application Form”, along with supporting material, by email to clerks@kawarthalakes.ca. Applications for the above committees must be received no later than 4:30pm on Friday, March 11, 2022. Applicant Eligibility:
Members of the public interested in serving on any City Boards or Committees may submit a Citizen Appointment Application Form, available at any Municipal Service Centre, City Hall, along with supporting material, to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, Ontario (or by email to clerks@kawarthalakes.ca). |
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Qualifications |
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In addition to any other qualification requirements established by resolution or by City policy, any Persons appointed to a Committee must be:
The following persons are ineligible for appointment to the City's Committees as a Citizen Appointee:
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Term |
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Terms are established within the Terms of Reference for each board or committee and may vary from one to four years. Many committee positions last for the term of Council (4 years: 2018-2022) |
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Remuneration |
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With the exception of the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee, Committee of Council appointments are on a volunteer basis. No per diems are paid. |
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Application process and form |
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Applications are only accepted when a vacancy on a board or committee has been advertised. Each autumn an advertisement will appear in the local newspaper regarding upcoming positions available to residents to sit on various boards or committees. All residents are welcome to apply by submitting a Citizen Appointment Application Form. Applicants are responsible to ensure that the Municipal City Clerk's Office has received your application. |
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Selection process |
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Once application submissions have closed, application forms are reviewed, short-listed and interviews take place. A report is submitted to Council by staff on behalf of the interview team with recommended appointments. This report is dealt with in closed session as it contains personal information. Council appoints the members in open session and all applicants are advised of the decision. |
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