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.
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 recruited volunteers for the majority of advisory boards and committee vacancies for the 2022-2026 Term of Council between October 31, 2022 and December 5, 2022.
There are currently no advisory board and committee vacancies at this time.
If you have questions about advisory board and committee recruitment or require technical support completing your application, please contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 905.430.4315 or clerk@whitby.ca.
Whitby residents, tenants or property owners, 18-years-old or older, can apply for a citizen board vacancy.
Town of Whitby advisory board and committee members serve in a volunteer capacity with the exception of members of the Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee who receive remuneration of $100 per meeting and members of the Committee of Adjustment who receive remuneration of $65 per meeting or $75 per meeting if serving as the committee chair. Please note that remuneration received by committee members is publicly reported annually and each member will receive a T4A for income tax purposes.
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.
You can find our committee meeting agendas, minutes and reports by clicking the button below.
Committee Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Reports
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.
Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee |
New Virtual Tour Helps Newcomers Get Acquainted With Whitby New residents have a new way to learn about their community during continued COVID-19 closures – with a Virtual Tour of Whitby. This year, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the Town’s annual in-person bus tour for new residents is being replaced with a virtual tour. Through the tour, newcomers will be introduced to their Town, local government and in some cases their new country. “More than 20 destinations are included in the new virtual tour, including cultural locations and community gathering places which typically play an important role in the Town and bring diverse groups together,” says Kim Evans, Whitby’s Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC) Staff Liaison and Supervisor, 55+ Recreation Services. Visitors to the tour can click on the interactive map and go behind-the-scenes to learn about the history of each building and how it serves the community today. Destinations include Fire Headquarters, The Abilities Centre, Port Whitby Marina, Downtown Brooklin, Station Gallery and more! Each local landmark includes a video, created and narrated by Town youth. |
Road Watch Committee |
How Road Watch Program Works If you witnessed a driver behaving aggressively or driving unsafe, use the Road Watch Report Form or the online complaint form found on the Durham Regional Police Road Watch program web page. Please record and detail as much information as possible from the incident. Any personal information you provide will be confidential and used for statistical use only. For more information about the Road Watch program, you can contact us or check the Durham Regional Police Road Watch program. What happens if your vehicle is reported? The police will send you a letter to identify the unsafe or aggressive driving that was witnessed. If the vehicle is reported more than once, the police will contact you, either by phone or in person. Subsequent incidents may result in enforcement action by the police. |
Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee |
Become a member
If you are interested in helping out at events or want to get involved in WSAC activities, think about joining the 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee! Members are elected to their board positions through voting. Nomination forms will be made available at the Whitby Seniors Activity Centre prior to each election. Please subscribe to watch our news and notices for more information. |
Downtown Whitby and Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee |
The Downtown Whitby and Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee’s are pleased to share the first edition of their Joint Downtown Newsletter showcasing some of the amazing businesses and success stories. Workshops The Joint Downtown Brooklin and Whitby Committees hosted two informative workshops that provided tips and ideas to promote standout window displays and good signage to engage pedestrians and customers and enhance your storefront. |
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.
Please email clerk@whitby.ca if you have any questions about the Terms of References.
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