Join a City of Burlington advisory committee or board, in a volunteer role, to contribute to projects and initiatives! Our board and committee members provide advice and feedback to Council and staff on a variety of issues in the city. We encourage members of the public, aged 18 and older, who represent the diverse backgrounds of our community to take part.
The application period is now closed. Thank you for your interest in applying to volunteer on a city committee or board. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Thank you to everyone who joined the virtual information session on Dec. 7, 2022 to learn more about joining a City committee or board. A recording of this session is available below.
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Audit Committee |
Positions available: 2 – 4 members The Audit Committee has responsibility to Council to assist Council in fulfilling its due diligence, fiduciary, financial reporting and audit responsibilities and to approve, monitor, evaluate and provide advice on matters affecting the external audit, internal audit, risk management and the financial reporting and accounting control policies and practices of the City. Committee responsibilitiesThe Audit Committee shall be responsible for making recommendations directly to Council regarding the following:
How we conduct committee businessThe Audit Committee meetings are currently being conducted using a hybrid model, allowing committee members, staff, delegates, and the public the option to attend in person or virtually. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Audit Committee minutes will be shared with Council and Audit Committee’s citizen members through Council agendas and minutes. Meeting frequencyThe Committee is expected to meet at least four times per year. Where necessary, additional committee meetings may be called by the Chair or Vice Chair as required. Meetings typically take place on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Committee compositionThe Committee is comprised of up to eight members, casting one vote per member:
This appointment will expire Nov. 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy and Audit Committee Terms of Reference, members of the Audit Committee should:
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Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee (BAAC) |
Positions available: 12 members and 2 alternates The Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee was established in 1994, as a requirement by law through the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The role of the committee is to advise on the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to people with disabilities in the City’s bylaws, policies, programs and services. The committee works with City staff to create the Multi-Year Corporate Accessibility Plan and advises the city on accessibility issues, not only to help remove existing barriers but also to prevent new barriers from being created. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place monthly, on the second Thursday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and meetings are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionThe Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee has twelve voting members with two alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee should possess:
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Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee (BARAAC) |
Positions available: 7 The Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee (BARAAC) was established by the City in 2018, through its review and adoption of the new Burlington Official Plan. Rural Burlington, located on the edge of a major urban area, faces significant pressures and challenges as a community, but also significant opportunities. The protection and strengthening of the rural community is the City’s overarching goal in planning for the rural area. As the economic viability of farming is central to the future of rural Burlington, the health and prosperity of the agricultural system is integral to these efforts. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessBARAAC meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place monthly on the third Wednesday evening of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionBARAAC has ten voting members with two alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointment Policy, members of BARAAC must possess:
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Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee |
Positions available: 4 members and 1 alternate The Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee was established in 2015 to focus on all forms of transportation in the community including pedestrian, cycling, transit and driving. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee currently meets remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place once monthly, on the last Monday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionThe Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee has six voting members from the community, one voting member from each of the following advisory committees: Cycling, Sustainable Development, Seniors’ and Accessibility Advisory Committees, and two alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee should:
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Burlington Mundialization Committee (Mund) |
Positions available: 7 members and 2 alternates The Burlington Mundialization Committee was established in 1984 as a steering committee to investigate options for twining Burlington with another city. In 1989, Burlington and Itabashi Japan signed a twinning agreement and in 2005, Burlington and Apeldoorn signed a twinning agreement. As part of the committee responsibilities, a United Nations Day celebration was included. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Mundialization Committee meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place monthly, on the first Wednesday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and meetings are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionThe Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee has fifteen voting members with two alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointment Policy, members of the Mundialization Committee should possess:
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Burlington Museums Board |
Positions available: 2 The Burlington Museums Board is the governing body for the Museums of Burlington, working alongside The Corporation of the City of Burlington. The role of the Burlington Museums Board is to provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization. The Museums of Burlington commitment is to serve, lead and together build a culture rich community while engaging our audiences through the sharing of history and culture. It is an exciting time to join the Board as the Museums of Burlington is in the midst of embarking on a new strategic planning initiative to establish the vision and direction to position the Museums of Burlington for continued future success. Board responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Museum Board meetings are typically held in person at either the Joseph Brant Museum or Ireland House Museum. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place once a month Committee compositionThe Museum Board of Directors has 8 members and 1 member of City Council. Members will hold office for a period of three (3) years (January 1 through December 31) and may not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms; Board members can be re-nominated following an absence of one (1) term. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointment Policy, members of the Burlington Museums Board should possess:
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Burlington Public Library Board |
Positions available: 6 Do you have a passion for the library in our community? Do you believe the library provides essential services to community members across Burlington? Can you bring collaboration and strategic oversight into how services are delivered? If so, then the Burlington Public Library Board may be for you. The Burlington Public Library Board is the governing body for Burlington Public Library (BPL). The Burlington Public Library Board (the “Board”) is a corporation appointed by the City of Burlington under and acting in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990 Chapter P.44 The Board acts on behalf of the community in the discharge of its mandate and is appointed by and accountable to Burlington City Council for the financial affairs of Burlington Public Library. Board responsibilities
How we conduct businessBoard meetings are conducted in a hybrid format. Dinner is provided for those who attend in person. The usual location is Central. Time commitment is approximately 6-10 hours per month. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place in the evening on the fourth Thursday of the month. Committee compositionBy-Law 70-200 of the Corporation of the City of Burlington defines the composition of the Board. The Board is composed of seven (7) trustees. This includes: one (1) Member of the Council of the Corporation of the City of Burlington and six (6) trustees appointed by the City Council. Board members shall hold office for a term concurrent with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in Section 10 of the Public Libraries Act
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Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee |
Positions available: 5 members, 4 community/stakeholder members and 2 alternates The Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee was established to raise awareness of seniors’ needs, to provide Burlington seniors with a voice about current issues and emerging concerns, and to promote and improve the quality of life for seniors living in Burlington. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee currently meets remotely by way of Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place once monthly, on the last Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Committee compositionThe Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee has five members, at least 55 years of age, five community/stakeholder representatives, and four alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Community/stakeholder representatives may be appointed from the following organizations, but are not limited to: Burlington Seniors’ Centre, Retirement/long term care facilities, Residential homes or seniors apartment complexes, Healthcare organizations (i.e. Red Cross, Acclaim Health, Bayshore Home Health), Community Development Halton Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee should:
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Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee (SDC) |
Positions available: 3 In 1990, City Council declared the City of Burlington to be a ‘Sustainable Development Community’ and established a Sustainable Development Advisory Committee. The Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee members are volunteers who have been appointed by Council to advise on the issues that relate to sustainable development. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Mundialization Committee meetings are currently being conducted remotely by way of Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place monthly, on the third Wednesday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and meetings are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionThe Burlington Sustainable Development Committee has fifteen voting members with two to three alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Sustainable Development Committee should possess:
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Committee of Adjustment |
Positions available: 5 members and 2 alternates The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial tribunal established in accordance with s. 45 of the Planning Act of Ontario. In addition, the Committee serves as the City of Burlington’s Court of Revision and its Property Standards Committee. This Committee plays a critical role in shaping how our neighbourhoods grow and develop and is tasked with making important decisions related to land use matters. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Committee of Adjustment reviews digital plans electronically with meetings conducted remotely by way of Zoom. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place twice a month, on Wednesdays, alternating each week between afternoons, beginning at 1 p.m., and evenings, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Committee compositionThe Committee of Adjustment has five regular members with two alternates. This appointment will expire Nov. 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments are for customarily four years, to coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Committee of Adjustment should possess:
RemunerationMembers receive $80 per meeting. Chair receives $100 per meeting. The application period has closed. |
Cycling Committee |
Positions available: 4 The Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee was established in 1990 as the Burlington Bikeway Committee. The committee provides advice to Council on cycling matters and promotes cycling in the community. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee currently meets remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place once monthly, on the last Tuesday of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionThe Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee has twelve voting members and two alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee should:
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Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee |
Positions available: 3 The Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee was established by the City in accordance with legislative requirements under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee advises City Council on issues related to the preservation of Burlington’s built heritage, including the designation of properties of heritage interest. The Committee also has a mandate to promote all aspects of Burlington’s heritage to its residents and visitors alike. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessHeritage Burlington meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place monthly on the second Wednesday evening of the month beginning at 7 p.m. and are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionHeritage Burlington has thirteen voting members with up to four alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointment Policy, members of Heritage Burlington should possess:
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Inclusivity Advisory Committee |
Positions available: 6 members, 6 stakeholder members and 2 alternates The Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee is an advisory committee reporting to Council through the Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee. The committee provides a monitoring and measuring role to help ensure that the City applies an inclusion lens to its policies, services and programs. Committee responsibilities
How we conduct committee businessThe Inclusivity Advisory Committee meetings are currently being conducted remotely using Zoom. Agendas are distributed electronically and posted on the City of Burlington online calendar. Meeting frequencyMeetings take place monthly on the third Friday of each month at 9 a.m. and are approximately two hours in length. Committee compositionThe Inclusivity Advisory Committee has twelve voting members with two alternates. This appointment will expire Dec. 31, 2024, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments will coincide with the term of Council. Key qualificationsIn addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Inclusivity Advisory Committee should possess:
The application period has closed. |
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Our Public Appointment Policy outlines the City's process of appointments to advisory committees and local boards. It also introduces provisions to ensure diversity and inclusion on our committees and boards so they can better reflect the community we serve.