Committees and Boards

In order to serve on a committee or board, you must meet the minimum eligibility requirements:

• be at least 18 years of age or older
• be eligible to vote in the City of Kenora
• live in the City of Kenora
• have Canadian citizenship

Please include the following information on your application:

• name
• address
• contact information
• occupation
• educational background
• relevant occupational background
• description of why you feel the committee/board is important to the City
• description of what you will bring to the committee/board
• whether or not you've previously served on a committee or board

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. 

The Committee of Adjustment (former Planning Advisory Committee) reviews planning and development applications for the City of Kenora. Learn more about the membership, roles and responsibilities for this committee.

The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Implementation Committee CSWBP-IC leads and provides support to City Council on community safety and well-being in Kenora. This new committee continues the efforts of the Crime Prevention and Community Well-Being (CPCWB) Advisory Committee, which was responsible for developing Kenora's Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.  

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:

• Pinecrest - Kenora
• Princess Court - Dryden
• Northwood Lodge – Red Lake

Members

The following individuals sit on the board:

• Norbert Dufresne (Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls)
• Jill Torrie 

The Kenora OPP Detachment Board (former Police Services Board) oversees and advises on policing for the City of Kenora. Learn more about our emergency services.

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.

The Property Standards Appeal Committee under the Committee of Adjustment reviews and investigates property standards complaints in Kenora. Learn more about the property standards and complaint process.

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. 

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 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 for more on the responsibilities of the board.

Members

The Muse Board consists of eight members, including one member of Council. Meet the current board:

• Robert Bulman
• Charito Galivan
• Adrianna Harty
• Lisa Lyle
• Cheryl Mosindy
• Reid Thompson
• Greg Holland
• Kirsten Fair
• Councillor Lindsay Koch
• Councillor Graham Chaze (alternate)