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Committees and Boards

Statutory Committees and Boards are required by provincial law. Their primary purpose is to ensure that the municipality follows specific laws and provide guidance on topics such as land use planning and enhancing the accessibility of public spaces. These committees help support good decision-making and ensure the municipality is open and accountable.

Current Opportunities

Looking for a way to contribute to the community? Interested in community safety? Apply for one of two vacant Provincial Appointee positions on the Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board!

The Board advises the OPP Detachment Commander with respect to police services within Lanark County. Currently there is a representative from each of the eight local municipal councils on the Board, along with two members jointly appointed as community representatives. The Solicitor General appoints two provincial representatives and is seeking applications.

The Board meets approximately 10 times per year and Board Members are compensated through the municipality.

Qualifications for Provincial Appointees are as follows:

  • Should be active members of their community with a general knowledge of OPP Detachment Boards duties and responsibilities and awareness of community safety issues and programs within their local community.
  • Must be residents of Ontario and cannot be a judge; justice of the peace; a member (past or present) of the OPP; a current member of any other police service in Ontario; a former member of any other police service in Ontario unless they have ceased to be a member for at least one year; a special constable or a First Nation officer; a person who practises criminal law as a defence counsel or as a prosecutor; a director, officer or employee of a prescribed policing provider or any other prescribed persons. 

How to apply

Learn more about the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board here: https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/Home/Agency/794

To apply for a Provincial Appointee position, create an account through the Public Appointments Secretariat at https://www.ontario.ca/page/public-appointments

Once you have completed your profile, click the box indicating “My Interest” beside Lanark County OPP Detachment Board at the following link: https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/Home/Vacant-positions

 

 

Who Can Attend Statutory Committee and Board Meetings?

Anyone is able to attend an advisory meeting. All meeting agendas, dates and times will be posted on the meeting calendar at least four days before each meeting. Please note that audience participation is not allowed unless you have been approved by the Clerk's department or by the committee as a delegation.  Please visit our Speaking to Council page if you would like more information.

If you’re unable to attend an advisory meeting, don’t worry, all videos and meeting minutes will be posted on our website under meeting calendar.

Statutory Committees and Boards with Terms of Reference

Committee/Board

Terms of Reference

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Terms of Reference

Heritage Advisory Committee

Terms of Reference

Mississippi Mills Public Library Board 

Purpose of Board
Agendas & Minutes

Property Standards and Committee of Adjustment Advisory Committee

Terms of Reference

*Membership to the working groups are determined by the appropriate Statutory Committee. If you would like to apply to be on any of the working groups, please visit out Join a Committee webpage to complete and submit an application form.

Additional Organizations/Boards

 Representatives

Mississippi River Power Corporation 

 Mayor Lowry

Ottawa River Power Corporation 

 Mayor Lowry

Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

Councillor Holmes
Councillor Souter

Lanark County Police Services Board

Councillor Ferguson

All members of Mississippi Mills Committees and Boards must abide by the Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards. Should you have any questions please contact the Municipality's Clerk's department.

If you would like to apply to join a committee please visit the Join a Committee page to view current vacancies and to find the application to join a committee.

Contact Us

MUNICIPAL OFFICE
3131 Old Perth Rd
Box 400
Almonte ON, K0A 1A0

Email: Town@mississippimills.ca
Phone: 613-256-2064

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except on Statutory Holidays

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