Current Citizen Member Vacancies
Volunteer Opportunities on City of Brantford Boards and Advisory Committees
- Are you looking for a great way to be part of your community and to provide input that will help shape the future of our City?
- Do you have a few hours every month to volunteer your time at meetings and events?
- Would you like to lend your skills and expertise to City projects and initiatives?
- Are you interested in meeting new people and being part of a team committed to making our community a better place to live, work and play?
- Do you want to take on new challenges or develop new skills?
If so, the City encourages you to apply for membership on any of the following Boards or Advisory Committees:
BRANTFORD CULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2 vacancies - term ends November 30, 2014
Committee meets second Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m., Brantford Tourism Centre, 399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway
Recommended Skill Sets:
- interest in arts, but not affiliated with a specific arts organization in the community
- background in arts or cultural management, or related business experience in cultural industry
- fundraising, communication and event planning skills would be an asset
BROWNFIELDS COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 vacancy - term ends November 30, 2012
Committee meets first Thursday of the month, 5 p.m., City Hall
Recommended Skill Sets:
- environmental rehabilitation and remediation of brownfield sites
- environmental sustainability
- reading technical documents regarding environmental conditions, structural conditions, remediation technology and remediation strategies
- researching and learning about remediation technology, redevelopment and financial incentives programs of brownfield sites
- public education on brownfield issues
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1 vacancy - term ends November 30, 2012
Committee meets third Thursday of the month, noon, Brantford Tourism Centre, 399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway
Recommended Skill Sets:
- organizational ability and good written and verbal communication skills
- good business contacts within Brantford/County of Brant and beyond
- interested in what the Advisory Committee can do to further the economic development of Brantford
- able to represent the interests, concerns and attitudes of community businesses
- be without conflict of interest
Click for more details about the application process including the duties and functions of committee and advisory board members, the appointments policy and the application form (large print available). Application forms and general information are also available from the City Clerk's Department, Brantford City Hall, during regular business hours.
Click for the Resource Centre for Members page. The resource centre includes a variety of documents such as the Municipal Conflict of Interest By-law, the Code of Conduct and The City's Procedural By-law.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and preference will be given to the appointment of persons who are the owner or tenant of land or the spouse of said owner or tenant in the City of Brantford.
City Council wishes to ensure that its Boards and Advisory Committees reflect the diverse nature of Brantford’s population and invites all residents to consider these opportunities.
Please submit your completed application by May 25, 2012 to:
Lori Wolfe, City Clerk
City Hall, 100 Wellington Square
Brantford, ON N3T 2M3
Fax: (519) 759-7840
Email: lwolfe@brantford.ca
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