Get involved in your community and join a committee or board. Learn about the different committees and boards that help govern the City of Kenora and advise Mayor and Council on a variety of issues.
Join a committee
We accept committee applications at the beginning of each council term following a municipal election, or when there is a vacancy before the end of the term. If you are interested in joining, please submit the online Committee Application.
You can also complete the Committee Application and submit it by email to the Deputy Clerk or drop it off at City Hall, 1 Main St. S. in Kenora.
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In order to serve on a committee or board, you must meet the minimum eligibility requirements:
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Application details |
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Please include the following information on your application:
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Our committees and boards
Explore the committees and boards that help advise Council on a variety of important issues.
Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The Accessibility Advisory Committee works to identify and remove barriers to accessibility throughout the City of Kenora. This committee advises Council on all matters related to accessibility. View the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference for full details about the purpose and role of the committee. MembersThe committee consists of 10 members including two councillors. Meet the current members:
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Crime prevention and community well-being committee |
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The Crime Prevention and Community Well-Being Advisory Committee will provide leadership to implementation and performance of the City of Kenora Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. It will serve as a resource, information gathering and advisory body to Council on matters relating to crime prevention and community well-being.
MembersThe committee consists of 11 members. Meet the current members:
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District of Kenora Home for the Aged Management Board |
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The District of Kenora Home for the Aged Management Board oversees the operations and management of the District of Kenora Homes for the Aged, which includes three long-term care facilities:
MembersThe following individuals sit on the board:
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Heritage Kenora |
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Heritage Kenora Committee works closely with the Planning Advisory Committee to help preserve historic buildings and landscapes within the City of Kenora. Learn more about the actions, members and mandate of the committee. |
Planning Advisory Committee |
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The Planning Advisory Committee reviews planning and development applications for the City of Kenora. Learn more about the membership, roles and responsibilities for this committee. |
Police Service Board |
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The Police Service Board oversees and advises on policing for the City of Kenora. Learn more about our emergency services. |
Public Library Board |
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The Kenora Public Library Board oversees the operations of the Kenora Public Library to ensure that we are providing resources, services and programs that meet the needs of our community. |
Property Standards Appeal Committee |
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The Property Standards Appeal Committee reviews and investigates property standards complaints in Kenora. Learn more about the property standards and complaint process. |
Sustainability Advisory Committee |
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The Sustainability Advisory Committee will support the development and implementation of a Sustainability Action Plan for the City of Kenora. The plan will identify actions to improve the long-term economic, social, and / or environmental well-being of the community and its partners while also addressing some of the local challenges related to climate change. |
Synergy North Board |
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The Synergy North Board of Directors provides support to the public utility organization which provides electricity service and infrastructure to customers living in Thunder Bay and Kenora. |
The Muse Board |
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The Muse Board oversees the maintenance and operation of the Lake of the Woods Museum and the Douglas Family Art Centre. View the Museum Board's Terms of Reference and Amendment for more on the responsibilities of the board. MembersThe Muse Board consists of eight members, including one member of Council. Meet the current board:
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External boards and committees
The following external boards may also have Council representation, as requested:
- All Nations Health Partners
- Harbourtown B.I.Z. Kenora
- Crime Prevention Network
- Handi Transit Board
- Housing Pillar – Substance Abuse and Mental Task Force
- Kenora Age-Friendly Implementation Committee
- Kenora Airport Authority
- Kenora District Municipal Association
- Kenora District Services Board
- Kenora Health Care Centre Board of Directors
- Kenora Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation
- Ministry of Natural Resources – LCC Committee
- Northwest Health Unit Board of Directors
- Rat Portage Common Ground Conservation Organization
- Reconciliation Kenora
- Tunnel Island Common Ground
- Youth Reconciliation Board
Board membership
Review our complete list of board members.
Board and Committee Membership List
Policies
View our Council Policy on Board and Committee Vacancies to learn how we fill committee and board positions at the City of Kenora.
Members of local boards and committees are required to follow standard principles of conduct. View our Code of Conduct for Members of Boards and Committees Policy to learn about the guiding principles and corporate core values. Also, members of Council appointed to a board or committee must uphold standards within the Code of Conduct for Members of Council policy.
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