Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Seeking Community Representatives for 2027-2030 Board

The Lanark County OPP Detachment Board is seeking two Lanark County residents to be Community Representatives on the board for a four-year term from approximately April 2027 to November 2030. This position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to help determine objectives and priorities for the Lanark County OPP Detachment to enhance the quality of life and ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the community in keeping with the Minister of the Solicitor General’s Strategic Plan and the Lanark County Detachment Action Plan.

The successful candidate shall be required to complete mandatory provincial training and a Criminal Record Check prior to being eligible to serve.

Applicants must:

• Be a resident of one of the towns or townships policed by the Ontario Provincial Police in Lanark County (Beckwith, Carleton Place, Drummond/North Elmsley, Lanark Highlands, Mississippi Mills, Montague, Perth or Tay Valley)
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Not be an employee of one of the above-mentioned municipalities

In considering Community Appointments, preference may be given to persons demonstrating knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Social Services
• Education
• Governance
• Legal
• Health Care 
• Mental Health

Previous policing experience is not required. Effective police governance benefits from members who bring diverse professional backgrounds, community knowledge, lived experience and a commitment to public service. Further eligibility information can be found in Section 33 of the Community Safety and Policing Act at https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/19c01#BK45    

For more information, including time commitment, see the OPP Detachment Board Member Position Description and Guide for Prospective Board Members documents. They are also available at https://lanarkcounty.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/184070/. Terms of Reference and other governance documents can be found at https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/government/councilcommittees/.     

Those interested are invited to submit an application to sgray@lanarkcounty.ca by Friday, December 18 at 12 p.m.

Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for the OPP Detachment Board only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.