Committees and Boards

The City of Burlington citizen committees provide Council and staff with input about a wide variety of subjects through discussions, presentations and recommendations. Some committees also organize and participate in community events. The City encourages citizens who represent the diverse backgrounds of our community to participate on these committees.

Becoming a member of a citizen committee or board offers residents a unique chance to volunteer their highly valued skills and to strengthen our shared sense of community.

Consider a volunteer role on a City of Burlington Committee or Board

Apply online to volunteer on a citizen advisory committee and contribute to projects, initiatives or have a council advisory role.

Volunteering on a local board or committee is a great way to:

• meet new people
• share your talents
• develop skills
• address a common interest
• make a difference in your community

Applications and information can be provided in accessible formats upon request.

2018 Municipal Election Joint Compliance Audit Committee Members Needed

The City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Oakville and Halton Region are currently seeking experienced professionals for appointment to the 2018-2022 Joint Compliance Audit Committee.

This Committee is required by the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to consider applications requesting financial audits of candidate campaigns and third-party advertisers in the 2018 Municipal Election. The Committee may be required to appoint auditors and determine if legal proceedings are required as a result of the auditors’ report.

Further information on the Committee, including qualifications and the application form, is available on Halton Region’s website, or at the Office of the Regional Clerk, 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions may be directed to regionalclerk@halton.ca or by dialing 311.

Apply to volunteer on a board or committee

City of Burlington Council Appointed Citizen Advisory Committees:

• Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee
• Burlington Downtown Parking Advisory Committee
• Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee
• Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee (ITAC)
• Burlington Seniors Advisory Committee
• Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee
• Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee

Boards:

• The Board of Directors of Burlington Hydro Electric
• Burlington Public Library Board
• Conservation Halton Board
• Museum Board

Other:

• Audit Standing Committee
• Burlington's Best Committee
• Burlington Mundialization Committee 
• Committee of Adjustment
• Greater Bay Area Sub-Committee
• Mayor's Millennial Advisory Committee