The Town of Whitby has a variety of advisory boards and committees, whose members are appointed by Council and serve our community in an advisory capacity. Council appoints qualified candidates for citizen vacancies. Members are appointed for a term that follows the four-year term of Council.

Committee schedules

You can view the dates and locations of all Town board and committee meetings online. Boards and committees generally meet once per month, with the exception of July and August. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are holding all advisory board and committee meetings virtually. You can learn more by viewing our Terms of Reference.

Viewing meetings, agendas, minutes and reports

You can find our committee meeting agendas, minutes and reports online. We livestream Statutory Public meetings, Committee of the Whole meetings, and Council meetings. View the meetings live or view archived video recordings of the meetings after they have already occurred.

Appearing before a committee

If you would like to participate in a committee meeting, you can request a delegation. Learn how you can appear before a Standing Committee of Council regarding a matter on the agenda.

Volunteer for a board or committee position

We encourage you to participate in one of our advisory boards and committees if you think that you are a great fit. By participating and becoming involved, you help promote and strengthen our community.

We are currently accepting applications for the following boards and committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee (1-year term)
• Groveside Cemetery Board
• Road Watch (West Ward and North Ward applicants)
• Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Simply complete our Boards and Committees Application and we will notify you of the status of your application via the email address you provide. If you have questions, email us or call 905.430.4315.

Our committees

Learn more about each of our committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee
• Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee
• Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee
• Downtown Whitby BIA Board of Committee
• Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Whitby in Bloom Committee
• Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee
• Whitby Library Board
• Groveside Cemetery Board
• Road Watch
• Station Gallery Board of Directors
• Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee
• 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee
• Yatch Club
• Youth Council

Eligibility

Whitby residents, tenants or property owners, 18-years-old or older, can apply for a citizen board vacancy.

Compensation

As our board and committee appointments are volunteer positions, members do not receive financial compensation for participating. Only appointed members of our quasi-judicial committees, such as the Animal Services Appeal Committee, Property Standards Appeal Committee, and Compliance Audit Committee receive a small stipend for participating.

Code of Conduct

Contact us for an accessible version of our Boards and Advisory Committees Code of Conduct. It identifies the expectations and guidelines for appropriate conduct for members. Appointed members will receive a copy to sign that they have read, understood and accepted the code.