City of Peterborough Accepting Applications For Citizen Appointments to City Council Advisory Committees

The City of Peterborough is taking applications for its advisory committees to provide input and feedback on the provision of municipal services for the Peterborough community with the deadline on Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

“Citizen participation is essential for a healthy democracy. We are better when we work together,” said Mayor Jeff Leal.  “Citizens who participate on advisory committees provide valuable input into City initiatives. If you have a keen interest in one of the current vacancies, I encourage you to apply.”

Citizen appointments are volunteer opportunities with all applicants required to be Peterborough residents as interviews may be required.

Applications are reviewed by City Council’s Citizen Appointment Selection Committee. The Committee will make recommendations to Council for its consideration.

The following are vacancies on the following committees:

  • Accessibility Advisory Committee – three vacancies (Four-year term)

  • Age-Friendly Peterborough Advisory Committee – One vacancy (Two-year term)

  • Airport Strategic Initiatives Committee – Two vacancies (Two-year term)

  • Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Five vacancies (Four-year term)

  • Arenas, Parks and Recreation Committee – One vacancy (Four-year term)

  • Citizens’ War Memorial Advisory Committee – One vacancy (Four-year term)

  • Committee of Adjustment – Five vacancies (Four-year term)

  • Community Investment Grants Advisory Committee – Eight vacancies (Three-year term)

  • Museum and Archives Advisory Committee – One vacancy (Four-year term)

  • Peterborough Public Library – Six vacancies (Four-year term)

  • Planning Advisory Committee – Four vacancies (Four-year term)

  • Police Services Board - One vacancy (Four-year term)

  • Property Standards Committee – Five vacancies (Four-year term)

  • Tree and Woodlands Appeals Committee – Three vacancies (Four-year term)

Applications are available online and hard copies are available at the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 500 George St. N., Peterborough. Completed applications may be submitted online, dropped off or mailed to City Hall no later than Jan. 13 at 4:30 p.m.

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