Advisory Committees and Boards
Clarington’s advisory committee meetings are open to the public and may be held in person, online or in a combination of both formats. Please view the committee agenda or reach out to the committee contact listed on the committee page for more information.
The Municipality of Clarington establishes advisory committees and boards to fulfill various mandates and make recommendations to Council. Most committees include members of the public, as well as members of Council. Volunteering to sit on an advisory board or committee is one of the many ways residents can serve their community.
Selection process
Most committees are appointed for the same four-year term as Council. Shortly after the municipal election, we advertise for appointments to boards and committees. Occasionally, vacancies occur during the four-year term.
We encourage anyone interested in sitting on a board or committee to submit an application throughout the year. We will contact you if a vacancy occurs. You are responsible for ensuring the Clerk's Division has received your application. Council will appoint qualified applicants to vacancies based on the application submitted. We will notify all applicants of the final decision by mail.
Committee vacancies
There are five committees with vacancies. To apply, fill out the Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.
| Committee | Description | Term | Vacancies |
| Accessibility Advisory Committee |
Advises and helps the Municipality develop strategies toward a barrier-free Clarington for people with disabilities. |
Term ending December 31, 2030 |
Eight vacancies |
| Committee of Adjustment | A quasi-judicial body established under the Planning Act that makes decisions on applications for minor variances to the Zoning By-law. | Term ending December 31, 2030 |
Seven vacancies |
| Livestock Valuers | Investigates claims for damages to livestock caused by wildlife. | Term ending December 31, 2030 |
Two vacancies |
| Property Standards Committee |
Ensures property owners maintain their properties within the community. |
Term ending December 31, 2030 |
Six vacancies |
| Public Library Board | Sets out policies and oversees the operation and programs of the Library, Museums and Archives. |
Term ending December 31, 2030 |
Eight vacancies |
Advisory Boards, Committees and Appointments
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington
- Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee
- Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee
- Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee
- Clarington Heritage Committee
- Committee of Adjustment
- Diversity Advisory Committee
- Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee
- Livestock Valuers
- Municipality of Clarington Compliance Audit Committee
- Newcastle Arena Board
- Newcastle Village Community Hall Board
- Pound Keepers
- Property Standards Committee
- Public Library Board
- Region of Durham Committees
- Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee
- Solina Hall Board
- Tyrone Community Hall Board
Resources
Region of Durham Committees
Clarington has representatives that sit on a number of Region of Durham Committees including:
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
- Durham Region Land Division Committee
- Durham Trails Coordinating Committee
- Energy From Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee
For more information on the above committees, visit the Region of Durham's website.
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