Committees | City of Oshawa

Please note we are not presently seeking volunteers for Advisory Committees at this time.

The City of Oshawa uses Standing and Advisory Committees to assist Council in dealing with matters. Standing Committee meetings are held every four weeks, and most Advisory Committees meet monthly.

View the meeting calendar for a complete schedule. You may view live meetings at Oshawa.ca/webcast. Past meeting recordings are available through the meeting calendar.

Meetings are held in person in the Council Chamber or the Committee Meeting Room. Webcasts (live and archive) are provided for convenience only. Failure of the audio or video streaming equipment for a Meeting or any part thereof does not invalidate the outcome of the meeting.

Standing committees

Each Standing Committee has five members of Council, and the Mayor is ex-officio a member of all Standing Committees. Standing Committees make recommendations to Council on matters within their purview. City Council has the final say on all matters.

Standing committees
Committee	Description	Members
Community and Operations Services Committee	The Community and Operations Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters related to Recreation Services, Operations Services, Community Support Services, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Community and Operations Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Community and Operations Services Department.	Councillor Gray, Chair Councillor Lee, Vice-Chair Councillor Chapman, Member Councillor Neal, Member Councillor Nicholson, Member
Corporate and Finance Services Committee	The Corporate and Finance Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters related to Finance Services, Human Resources, Innovation and Transformation, Information, Technology Services, and Legal Services, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Corporate and Finance Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Corporate and Finance Services Department.	Councillor Giberson, Chair Councillor Marks, Vice-Chair Councillor Marimpietri, Member Councillor McConkey, Member Councillor Neal, Member
Economic and Development Services Committee	The Economic and Development Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters related to Building Services, Business and Economic Development Services, Engineering Services and Planning Services, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Economic and Development Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Economic and Development Services Department.	Councillor Marimpietri, Chair Councillor Chapman, Vice-Chair Councillor Giberson, Member Councillor Gray, Member Councillor Kerr, Member
Safety and Facilities Services Committee	The Safety and Facilities Committee is responsible for providing advice and recommendations to Council resulting from matters to Facility Management Services, Fire Services, Municipal Law Enforcement, the Oshawa Executive Airport, subject matters under the authority of the Office of the C.A.O. which relate to the Safety and Facilities Services Committee and any City Branches or outside agencies reporting to Council on matters similar to matters listed under the authority of the Safety and Facilities Services Department.	Councillor Nicholson, Chair Councillor Kerr, Vice-Chair Councillor Lee, Member Councillor Marks, Member Councillor McConkey, Member

Advisory committees

Citizens are encouraged to take part by volunteering for a position on an Advisory Committee. Membership on an Advisory Committee is based on the Committee's Terms of Reference.

Advisory Committees report as needed through Standing Committees based on subject matter.

The Advisory Committee Policy and Procedure guides the Advisory Committees.

Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee (O.A.A.C.) is a statutory Committee required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The Committee advises Council and staff on specific initiatives to reduce and prevent barriers to cultivate inclusion within the community.

The O.A.A.C. consists of nine citizens appointed by Council and one Council member appointee. A majority of the members shall be persons with disabilities. The other members are individuals who have an interest in accessibility issues.

Read the O.A.A.C.'s terms of reference

Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee (O.A.C.A.C.) assists, advises and educates City Council, staff, key stakeholders and the wider Oshawa community on ways to continually improve the efficient and compassionate care of animals within the City of Oshawa.

A key part of O.A.C.A.C.'s function will be to:

find and evaluate potential initiatives
provide expert opinions and network with other subject matter experts on issues
assist and promote existing and future projects
support fundraising and grant applications
facilitate training of stakeholders and the general public

The O.A.C.A.C. has four members of the public, six representatives from animal advocacy groups appointed as Stakeholder Members and one Council member.

Read the O.A.C.A.C.'s terms of reference

Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee

The Oshawa Environmental Advisory Committee (O.E.A.C.) mandate is to assist, advise and educate City Council, staff and the community for the protection, enhancement, restoration, management and appreciation of the natural and built environments.

The O.E.A.C. has 11 members - ten citizens (with preference given to up to two students), and one Council member.

Read the O.E.A.C.'s terms of reference

Heritage Oshawa

Heritage Oshawa is the City's Municipal Heritage Committee and works within the guidelines of the Ontario Heritage Act and the Oshawa Official Plan. Heritage Oshawa's mandate is to advise and assist Council on all matters relating to preserving and promoting cultural heritage resources within the City of Oshawa.

Key activities include:

Researching heritage properties
Updating the Heritage Oshawa Inventory
Nominating properties to the Register of Properties of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest
Reviewing development applications or demolition permit applications
Promoting education and awareness about Oshawa's cultural heritage resources and heritage conservation

Read Heritage Oshawa's terms of reference

City committees

There are several ways to be involved in the City of Oshawa. Consider participating in one of the following committees, councils or task forces.

Committee of Adjustment

Cultural Leadership Council

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee

Public Art Task Force

Agencies, boards and other committees

Citizen appointments are made upon the election of a new council or as vacancies arise. The City advertises vacancies on the website and on Public Notice Bulletin Boards in City Facilities. The City also reaches out to community organizations and partners to promote vacancies.

Application for the appointment to Advisory Committees Application for the appointment to the Oshawa Accessibility Advisory Committee Application for stakeholder appointment tot he Oshawa Animal Care Advisory Committee

Other agencies, boards and committees

Members of the public are also appointed by City Council to serve on the following committees, boards or positions:

Airport Business Plan Working Team
Committee of Adjustment
Hamilton Oshawa Port Authority
Oshawa Public Library Board of Directors
Oshawa Senior Citizens Centres Board of Directors
Property Standards Committee
Livestock Valuer
Poundkeeper