COVID-19 notice: All advisory committees are meeting virtually. Check the meeting calendar at burlington.ca/calendar for upcoming meeting dates, agenda packages and virtual meeting links.
The City of Burlington advisory committees play a key role in providing advice and feedback to Council and staff on a variety of issues in the City. The City encourages residents who represent the diverse backgrounds of our community to participate on these committees.
Becoming a member of a committee or board offers residents a unique chance to volunteer their highly valued skills and to strengthen our shared sense of community.
Committee of Adjustment Recruitment
The City is currently recruiting new members for the Committee of Adjustment - one member and two alternates. Please review the responsibilities and qualifications listed below and complete the online application. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 25, 2021.
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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 Committee Business is conducted The Committee of Adjustment reviews digital plans electronically with meetings conducted remotely using Zoom. Meeting Frequency Meetings take place bi-weekly, on Wednesdays, alternating each week between afternoons beginning at 1 p.m. and evenings beginning at 5:30 p.m. Committee Composition The Committee of Adjustment has five permanent members with two alternates. This appointment will expire Nov. 14, 2022, or until a successor is appointed. Appointments are customarily four years. (To coincide with the term of Council) Key Qualifications In addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, members of the Committee of Adjustment should possess:
Remuneration Members receive $80 per meeting. Chair receives $100 per meeting.
Deadline to apply: Oct. 25 at 11:59 p.m. Questions? Contact Clerks@burlington.ca |
City of Burlington Council Appointed Advisory Committees
- Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Burlington Agricultural and Rural Affairs 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
Agendas, minutes and meeting dates can be found on the City Meeting/Event Calendar.
Boards
| Burlington Hydro Board of Directors |
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Burlington Enterprises Corporation (BEC) is a services company that is wholly owned by the City of Burlington. Burlington Hydro Inc. (BHI) and Burlington Electricity Services Inc. (BESI) are affiliate companies owned by Burlington Enterprises Corporation. Burlington Hydro serves approximately 67,500 residential and commercial customers in the City of Burlington, delivering electricity into the community through a network of 1,600 kilometres of medium-voltage distribution lines and 32 substations |
| Burlington Public Library Board of Directors |
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The Burlington Public Library Board is responsible for administering the activities of all Burlington library branches located throughout the City. The Board is responsible for the overall management and control of the library system including policy, budget and operations. Applicants must not be employed by the Burlington Pubic library or the City of Burlington. View Burlington Public Library Board of Directors website... |
| Conservation Halton Board of Directors |
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Conservation Halton works to protect, restore and manage natural resources spanning 1,000 square kilometers of land, 17 flowing creeks, approximately 26 kilometers of Lake Ontario shoreline, extensive forest cover and 80 kilometers of Ontario’s Niagara Escarpment. |
| Museums of Burlington Board of Directors |
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Museums of Burlington’s commitment is to serve, lead and build a culture rich community. With the mission to engage audiences through the sharing of history and culture and the vision to inspire connections, Museums of Burlington seek to share history and heritage, push boundaries through diverse perspectives, and connect and serve the interests of the community. |
Other Committees
- Burlington Mundialization Committee
- Committee of Adjustment
- Greater Bay Area Sub-Committee
- Mayor's Millennial Committee
- Charter Action Team
- Council Remuneration Review Working Group
Resources for Advisory Committee Members
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Consider a volunteer role on a City of Burlington Board or Committee
Recruitment for advisory committees will take place in the fall. If you have questions, please email clerks@burlington.ca
Apply online to volunteer on a board or committee and contribute to projects, initiatives or have a council advisory role.
Recruitment for boards and committees takes place in the fall. Applications received throughout the year are kept on file until that time.
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.