Get involved in your city: join a committee or board
The City could greatly benefit from your expertise, knowledge and lived experience as a public member on one of the following:
Ottawa Board of Health
Ottawa Police Services Board
Ottawa Public Library Board *
Committee of Adjustment
Built Heritage Sub-Committee
Property Standards and License Appeals Committee
Shaw Centre – Board of Directors
Mohr’s Landing / Quyon Port Authority
Ottawa Community Lands Development Corporation Board of Directors
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority *
South Nation Conservation Authority *
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority *
Accessibility Advisory Committee
Para Transpo Eligibility Appeals Panel
* Applications for the Ottawa Public Library Board and Conservation Authorities must be submitted by January 4, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
Applications for all other committees and boards must be submitted by Monday, January 23, 2023 at 4:30 pm.
The above list may change, because it is subject to the Term of Council Governance review, provincial direction, and/or Nominating Committee process.
Who is eligible?
You must be a resident of the City of Ottawa, at least 18 years of age or older, and not an employee of the City of Ottawa. Additional eligibility requirements may apply for specific committees and boards.
How do I apply?
Apply using the online form available at ottawa.ca/committees. Alternate application formats are available upon request.
Information sessions
Monday, December 12 from 6 to 8 pm: In person information session – Open house at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive, Main Lobby.
Monday, December 19 at 6 pm: Virtual information session – Question and answer session in Zoom. Registration is required.