Other Boards and Committees
The City of Oshawa supports various boards and committees in the City.
Citizen appointments are made upon the election of a new council. Any vacancies occurring throughout Council's term are advertised on the City's website under News and Alerts and in Oshawa This Week and the Oshawa Express newspapers and through the City’s social media accounts. In addition, the City reaches out to community organizations and partners to promote vacancies.
To volunteer on one of these boards and committees, please submit a completed application to City Clerk Services. The City’s board and committee members are recruited and selected on the basis of merit and where required, specific representational requirements. The City seeks to reflect diversity on its boards and committees which enhances representation and enriches decision making. In order to monitor the progress towards diversity represented on its boards and committees, applicants are encouraged to complete a confidential, Voluntary Diversity Questionnaire. The Questionnaire is used by the City to determine progress towards diverse representation on boards and committees, and to help inform recruitment and inclusion strategies. The Questionnaire complements the City’s broader diversity and inclusion efforts, as identified in its Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
Application For Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee
Application For Appointment to the Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee
Voluntary Diversity Questionnaire
| Committee of Adjustment |
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The Committee of Adjustment is responsible for considering minor variances to the provisions of Zoning By-law 60-94, as amended, and extensions, enlargements or variations to existing legal non-conforming uses. Five citizens are appointed by City Council. Find out more about the Committee of Adjustment. |
| Heritage Oshawa |
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Heritage Oshawa is responsible for advising and assisting City Council on matters related to the heritage conversation of individual buildings of historical and/or architectural significance, and to encourage and promote heritage conservation within the City. Seven citizens are appointed by City Council. Find out more about Heritage Oshawa. |
| Livestock Valuer |
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The City's livestock valuer is appointed by Council for a 4-year term and is required to investigate the killing or injuring of livestock and/or poultry upon notification by an owner. |
| Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee is responsible for advising and assisting the City in developing and facilitating strategies and actions toward achieving a barrier-free Oshawa which will improve the quality of life for those with disabilities. Fourteen citizens are appointed by City Council. Find out more about the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee. |
| Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee |
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The mandate of the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee (O.A.T.A.C.) is to advise and assist City Council and City staff on matters relating to the design, development, implementation and monitoring of policies, programs and facilities to enhance and promote a safe, sustainable and accessible active transportation system within the City of Oshawa. Nine citizens are appointed by City Council. Find out more about the Oshawa Active Transportation Advisory Committee |
| Oshawa Central Business District Improvement Area Board of Management |
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The Oshawa Central Business District Improvement Area Board of Management is responsible for improving, beautifying and maintaining lands, buildings and structures owned by the City of Oshawa in the area designated as the Central Business District Improvement Area. The Oshawa Central Business District Improvement Area Board of Management is also responsible for promoting the designated area as a business or shopping area. Five citizens are appointed by City Council. **Please note: The Downtown Oshawa Board of Management website is currently under construction.** For information about the Downtown Oshawa Board of Management please contact Amanda MacDonald, Executive Director, at [email protected]. |
| Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee |
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The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee is responsible for advising and assisting City Council on matters related to the protection, enhancement, restoration, management and appreciation of the natural and built environments. Thirteen citizens are appointed by City Council. Find out more about the Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee. |
| Oshawa Port Authority |
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The Oshawa Port Authority is a federal agency responsible for managing and operating the Port of Oshawa consistent with National Ports Policy. One citizen is appointed by City Council as the City's representative. Find out more about the Oshawa Port Authority. |
| Oshawa Public Library Board |
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The Oshawa Public Library Board determines and adopts policies governing the operation and programs of the Library. The Board is also responsible for securing adequate funds to support Library programs which address the needs of the Oshawa community. Ten citizens are appointed by City Council. Find out more about the Oshawa Public Library Board. |
| Poundkeeper |
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The poundkeeper is responsible for carrying out and enforcing the provisions of the Pounds Act, and any municipal by-laws or other legislation concerning the impounding of animals. The poundkeeper will impound any horse, bull, ox, cow, sheep, goat, pig or other cattle, geese or poultry that is unlawfully running at large or trespassing and damaging property. One citizen is appointed by City Council for four years concurrent with the term of Council. For more information contact City Clerk Services. |
| Property Standards Committee |
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The Property Standards Committee is responsible for administering and enforcing the municipality's by-laws with respect to standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property. Five citizens are appointed by City Council. For more information contact Kevin Feagan. |