Members Required for Committees of Council

City Council is seeking citizens interested in serving as a Member of the following: 

• Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Accessibility Advisory Committee 

The term of appointment is up to November 30, 2026 (at the pleasure of Council). 

Sustainability Advisory Committee

The role of the Sustainability Advisory Committee is to implement the City’s Sustainability Action Plan with a focus on local perspectives. The Committee develops work plans to advance recommendations in the Plan and raises awareness about sustainability in the community.

Members must commit to participating in monthly meetings.

Community members, Indigenous representatives, local youth, individuals with educational backgrounds, and local business owners are encouraged to apply to serve as ambassadors for sustainability.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide advice and direction to City Council on a wide range of accessibility matters, the development and implementation of the annual Municipal Accessibility Plan, and advising Council on issues relating to citizens with a disability.

Please note members must commit to a monthly meeting lasting 1 to 2 hours.

All are welcome to apply; however, we are looking specifically for representation of people with disabilities or people who represent people with disabilities of:

• culturally deaf
• mental illness
• mobility
• hard of hearing and deafened
• visually impaired or blind
• brain injured

How to apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community, please submit your online application form to: 

Kelly Galbraith, Deputy Clerk
1 Main Street South
Kenora, ON   P9N 3X2
kgalbraith@kenora.ca

Application forms and a copy of the eligibility requirements are available at City Hall, One Main Street South, or by visiting our Committees and Boards page.