We're Recruiting! Volunteer to Join a City of Burlington Committee

*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — Nov. 7, 2023 — The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city committee or board. These volunteers play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of city issues. Applications are now being accepted online at burlington.ca/committees until Nov. 27, 2023.Members of the public over 18 years of age, representing the diverse backgrounds of our community are encouraged to apply. Participating on a city committee provides a unique opportunity to:

• Lend your voice and expertise to help shape decisions and services that impact our community
• Expand your network and meet new people
• Gain a broader understanding of how municipal government works.

Now RecruitingThe nine committees recruiting new members include:

• Burlington Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 vacancy)
• Burlington Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee (6 vacancies)
• Burlington Cycling Advisory Committee (9 vacancies)
• Burlington Downtown Parking Advisory Committee (2 citizen representatives and 2 alternates)
• Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee (9 vacancies)
• Burlington Integrated Transportation Advisory Committee (2 vacancies)
• Burlington Mundialization Committee (4 vacancies)
• Burlington Sustainable Development Advisory Committee (10 vacancies)
• NEW - Pipeline to Permit Standing Committee (5 vacancies)

New - Pipeline to Permit CommitteeNew for 2024, Council has established the Pipeline to Permit Standing Committee. The Committee will focus on tracking growth, issues, and continuous improvement opportunities for the development approval process within the City of Burlington, recognizing overarching legislative planning requirements and any other relevant regulations. The City is looking for five community members with relevant experience to volunteer on the Committee. More information about the Pipeline to Permit Committee can be found at burlington.ca/committees.Attend an information session Nov. 23Individuals interested in learning more, can attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. To register, please email clerks@burlington.ca.Burlington is a city where people, nature and businesses thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/subscribe and follow @CityBurlington on social media.

"Participating on a board or committee provides the ability to give input on matters that directly impact your community. Apply today and share these opportunities with other Burlingtonians you believe may benefit from this experience." -- City Clerk Kevin Arjoon, City of Burlington

Quick Facts

• The City of Burlington has more than 18 boards and committees that play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of issues, including heritage, accessibility, diversity and the environment.
• On Nov. 2, 2023, City Council approved the Terms of Reference for the Pipeline to Permit Committee (Report CM-15-23).

Links and Resources

• To learn more about the city’s boards and committees and to access the online application form, please visit burlington.ca/committees