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.

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. 

The Town will be recruiting volunteers for advisory boards and committee vacancies for the 2022-2026 Term of Council between October 31, 2022 and November 28, 2022. Please see below for more information about the Town's advisory boards and committees and to view and apply for vacancies.

Eligibility

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

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.

Viewing meetings, agendas, minutes and reports

You can find our committee meeting agendas, minutes and reports by clicking the button below. 

Committee Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Reports

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.

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 Management
• Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory 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

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.

Terms of References

Please email clerk@whitby.ca if you have any questions about the Terms of References.