Advisory Committees and Boards

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be a resident of Oakville, unless otherwise outlined in the Terms of Reference.

Council invites you to become a member of an advisory committee or board to help achieve our vision to be the most livable town in Canada. We have a number of advisory committees and boards for Oakville residents of all abilities to participate on and share their expertise and experience on matters that impact the community. We are looking for volunteers interested in promoting and strengthening the diversity and inclusiveness of our town.

How to Apply

The Clerk’s department is currently looking for two additional citizens for the Town of Oakville’s Property Standards committee.

Should you have any related education, experience or an understanding of the Building Code, fundamentals of construction, an understanding of law, legislation or law enforcement, please complete the application form to apply.

Town of Oakville Advisory Committees and Boards

Accessibility Advisory Committee

• Number of citizen positions: up to six
• Note: The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, states that the majority of members must be persons with disabilities.
• Meeting time: second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m.
• Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of reference (pdf)
• Town of Oakville's Accessibility page

Committee of Adjustment

• Number of citizen positions: up to five
• Meeting time: two meetings per month on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
• Committee of Adjustment Terms of reference (pdf)
• Town of Oakville's Committee of Adjustment page

Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee

• Number of citizen positions: up to four
• Meeting time: as required
• Community Spirit Awards Selection Committee Terms of reference (pdf)

Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee

• Number of citizen positions: up to nine
• Meeting time: fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.
• Heritage Oakville Committee Terms of reference (pdf)
• Town of Oakville's Heritage Planning page

Oakville Public Library Board

• Number of citizen positions: up to nine
• Meeting time: fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.
• Oakville Public Library Board Procedural by-laws (pdf)
• Oakville Public Library Board website

Property Standards Committee

• Number of citizen positions: up to three members and two alternates
• Meeting time: meetings held during the day as required, with limited notice
• Property Standards Committee Terms of reference (pdf)

If you require further information, please contact the Clerk's department at 905-815-6015 or email townclerk@oakville.ca.