Committee Membership

Residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury are encouraged to g​et involved in helping the community by applying to serve as a volunteer on one of the Town's boards or committees. Applicants must be 18 year of age or older and residents of BWG.

Some boards/committees are required by law to exist in all municipalities, while others are formed by Town Council to help achieve specific goals Committee members serve the same four-year term as Council; therefore, most committees advertise for new members only at the beginning of a term of Council. Occasionally there will be openings mid-term if a member leaves a committee.​

Serve your community by volunteering for a Local Board or Committee

Boards/Committees Requiring Representatives

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is seeking applications from residents who are interested in helping their community by serving on a local board or committee for the term of Council.

The following positions are available:

The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board is a joint local board established through an agreement between the Township of King and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

The Board is responsible for carrying out the municipalities' responsibilities under the Drainage Act and overseeing the operation and management of the Holland Marsh Drainage System and all other municipal drains within the municipalities. It includes farming representatives from both municipalities, Members of Council, and one at-large public member.

To learn more about the Board visit: www.hollandmarsh.org 

Board members play an important role in helping to:

  • Oversee the maintenance and management of the Holland Marsh Drainage System.
  • Support the long-term sustainability of one of Ontario's most significant agricultural areas.
  • Provide input on future planning and development of the drainage system within the Holland Marsh.
  • Help identify and address drainage and environmental challenges.
  • Advise the municipalities on priorities through annual business planning and reporting.

Your practical farming experience helps ensure decisions reflect the needs of the Holland Marsh community.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be a resident of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
  • Be actively carrying on farming practices within the Holland Marsh; and/or
  • Be a resident with an interest in the Holland Marsh drainage system.

Composition

The Board consists of two resident members each of the Town of BWG and of King Township and one additional member of the public chosen by the board at-large. Four members of Council are also appointed.

Meetings

The Board meets a minimum of six times per year. Meetings are held in person in King Township and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

Remuneration

Members receive remuneration for each meeting attended.

The BWG Public Library Board is an independent body appointed by Council under authority granted by the Public Libraries Act and its regulations.  The Library Board is responsible for the provision of a free public library service that reflects the unique needs of the community. 

The Library Board is accountable to municipal Council and the budget is approved by Council annually. Roles and responsibilities include:

  • strategic planning
  • policy making
  • financial responsibility
  • advocacy

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be a resident of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada with the meaning of the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act (Canada).
  • Not be employed by the Library Board or municipality.

Composition

The Board is composed of four resident members and two Councillors.

Meetings

Meetings are held monthly at the BWG Library and Cultural Centre, 425 Holland Street West.  

Remuneration

Members of the board are paid an honorarium.

The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body appointed by Council under authority granted by the Province through the Planning Act. The purpose of this committee is to consider minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-law, consider alterations to legal non-conforming uses and grant consent approval for the severance of land.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Be a resident of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
  • Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada with the meaning of the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act (Canada).

Composition

The Committee is composed of 5 resident members. 

Meetings

Meetings are held monthly.

Remuneration

Committee members will receive remuneration for their work on the Committee. 

2026-2030 BWG Local Board and Committee Application

Information submitted may be discussed by Council at a public meeting during the recruitment process.

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  • Committee members attend regular committee ​meetings, which are usually held once a month in the evening. Members are required to attend regularly, as no decisions can be made without the majority of members present.
  • Members will also be required to attend other functions such as Council meetings, and to conduct work on behalf of the committee outside of regular meetings.
  • Committee members bring their own insight and experience to the group, as well as conduct the hands-on work required to achieve the mandate of their committee/board​.
  • Each committee or board has its own mandate and terms of reference. Many committees involve tasks such ​as budget approval, business planning, policy making and advocacy.
  • Committees generally include members of Council in addition to members of the public. Members are considered community leaders in the area that their committee/board pertains to.
  • Committee recommendations are provided to Council for consideration.
  • Members are volunteers, and are therefore unpaid. Some of the mandatory boards do provide an honorarium.

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