Boards, Commissions and Committees

Handbook for Members of Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces 

The Handbook for Members of Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces contains information on the procedures and policies applicable to the meetings and members of the City's advisory committees, boards and task forces. The individual appendices included with the handbook are available here:   

1. 2018 to 2022 Advisory Committee, Boards and Task Forces Structure
2. Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, Local Boards and Advisory Committees
3. Simplified Meeting Procedures
4. Appointment Policy for Advisory Bodies and Local Boards
5. Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
6. Staff-Council Relations Policy

Unless noted in their by-laws or Terms of Reference, the above files apply to all of the City's Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces.

Expense Policy for Advisory Committee and Task Force Members

It is important that all citizens have the opportunity to participate in local government. To this end, the City is committed to removing barriers to increase participation in advisory committees and task forces to ensure Council’s decisions are informed by a diversity of voices and perspectives.

• All members of the City's Advisory Committees and Task Forces can submit expenses for the eligible expenses outlined in the City's Expense Policy for Advisory Committee and Task Force Members.
• Eligible expenses must be submitted based on the submission timeline noted below.
• To submit an expense, please use the City's Online Expense Form for Members of Advisory Committees and Task Forces