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.

Whitby in Bloom Committee

The Town is currently seeking two (2) volunteers for the Whitby in Bloom Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. The Whitby in Bloom Committee promotes civic beautification and pride through programs, partnerships, and education focusing on horticultural, landscaping, and environmentally responsible projects. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Animal Services Appeal Committee

The Town is currently seeking one (1) candidate to serve on the Animal Services Appeal Committee for the remainder of the 2018-2022 term. The Animal Services Appeal Committee is a Quasi-Judicial Committee that meets for the purpose of considering appeals for Orders to Restrain dogs issued by Animal Services Officers. Meetings are held as required. 

Boards and Committees Application

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.

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.

View the 2021 Advisory Committee calendar

Viewing meetings, agendas, minutes and reports

You can find our committee meeting agendas, minutes and reports online. 

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 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

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.