Serve Your City: Apply To Sit On A Committee/Board
Are you interested in how the City works — or would you like to see a particular problem or issue addressed by Kingston City council or City staff?
You may have the drive and interest and experience to sit on one of the City's appointed bodies. In fact, your City may need the benefit of your informed opinion in order to work as well as possible.
Committee and board appointments are generally made in the fall. However, volunteers interested in serving on a particular committee or board may express their interest year-round by submitting an application. The application will be kept on file and reviewed by the Nominations Committee should a position open up on the committee or board of interest.
Complete the online application form, or download a print-and-mail application form [PDF 37KB] . Applications are also available at City Hall, the Clerk's Department. The application can be submitted together with a brief summary of your interest and background to:
City Clerk, City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Applications and resumes can also be faxed to 613-546-5232.
If you need additional information or have questions about the appointment process, call 613-546-4291 ext. 1375 or e-mail djackson@cityofkingston.ca.
Applicants may be requested to attend an interview with the Nominations Committee. Personal information on the application form will be used to assist the Nominations Committee and Council in selecting appointees for the various civic bodies and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection of information should be directed to Blair Johnson, Corporate Records and Information Officer, at 613-546-4291 ext 1316.
The nominations committee reserves the right to check references and verify information contained on these forms.
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible to serve on a Committee, you must qualify as a municipal elector by meeting the following qualifications:
- You must be 18 years of age or older;
- You must reside in the municipality, or be an owner, tenant of land (or spouse of same);
- You must not be prohibited from voting;
- You must be a Canadian citizen.
Current committee members are eligible to apply for re-appointment.
