Advisory Committees are those for which Council has a direct funding responsibility. Internal committees are established by Council to represent Carleton Place on a variety of matters that affect the municipality.
Volunteer on a Town Committee or Board
Are you interested in how the Town works, or would you like to see a particular problem or issue addressed by the Town?
You may have the drive, interest, and experience to sit on one of the Town’s appointed boards or committees. The Town may need the benefit of your informed opinion or expertise to work as well as possible.
Please review the qualifications and exceptions listed below before completing the application form.
Committee and board appointments are made at the beginning of the term of Council and are in place for the 4-year term of Council.
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve on most committees or boards, you must be 18 years of age or older, a resident or business owner in the Town of Carleton Place, and one of the following:
- A Canadian citizen, or
- A permanent resident — a person who has been given permanent resident status by immigrating to Canada but is not a Canadian citizen
Exception
The Environmental Advisory Committee and Parks and Recreation Committee each have two non-voting student positions available to persons under the age of 18.
Application Process
- All applications are forwarded to the Committee of the Whole through the Clerk’s Office.
- The Committee of the Whole considers all applications and submits recommendations to Town Council.
- Town Council approves recommendations.
- Applicants approved by Town Council are contacted directly by Town staff.
Where to Submit Applications
Stacey Blair, Clerk, Town of Carleton Place
Members of the public interested in serving on any of these boards or committees may complete an application (PDF, 103 KB) and submit it to the Clerk at any time during the year.
Should a vacancy occur, applications can be reviewed by the Striking Committee.
Parks and Recreation Committee
The Parks and Recreation Committee is responsible for planning and operating all Town buildings, parks, and trails owned by the Town, including the arena, pool, sports fields, tennis courts, and other facilities and programs related to physical activity.
Staff contact: Joanne Henderson, Manager of Recreation and Culture
Municipal Heritage Committee
The committee supports the preservation of architecturally and historically significant buildings with the owner’s cooperation, and supports the continuing restoration of the Town Hall. It maintains a list of historically significant properties and reviews and comments on any renovation projects proposed on properties on that list.
Committee Chair: Jasmine Guest
Email: heritage@carletonplace.ca
Regular meeting time: second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Carleton Place & Beckwith Museum.
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee provides environmental advice, recommendations, and information to Council concerning all aspects of environmental issues related to public policies, programs, and projects.
Committee Chair: Colin MacDuff
Email: cpeac@carletonplace.ca
Information and current projects
Regular meeting time: the first Monday of every month in the Carleton Place Public Library Boardroom.
Urban Forest/River Corridor Advisory Committee
This committee provides Council with comments on river corridor activities and urban forest matters, and communicates with Town Council and staff on proposed development and maintenance that may affect the river corridor or urban forest within the Town.
Committee Chair: Jim McCready
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Committee advises Council on the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards, the preparation of accessibility reports, and other matters on which Council may seek its advice.
Committee contact: sblair@carletonplace.ca
Library Board
The Library Board is responsible for overseeing the general operations of the Library and providing quality library service for all sectors of the community.
Regular meeting time: third Wednesday of the month, or as determined by the Committee.
Staff contact: Meriah Caswell, Manager of Library Services