Boards & Committees

Council establishes advisory committees and boards as a way for residents to provide input and make recommendations on matters that affect the entire community. We rely on volunteers to bring their diverse backgrounds and expertise to participate on these boards and committees.

The Town has many different Advisory Committees of Council. Please see below for further information on these Committees.

Application for Appointment to a Committee or Board (2026-2030 Council Term)

All appointments to Committees and Boards are made at the direction of Council.

Eligibility

Appointments to committees or boards must be:

  • A Canadian Citizen
  • An elector/resident in the Town of Hanover or an appropriate sector specific representative (refer to committee terms of reference)
  • 18 Years of Age or Older (or with parental consent)

Note

Applicants may be requested to attend an interview if additional information is required.

For more information on the committee and board application process, please contact Vicki McDonald, Clerk at 519.364.2780 x 1231 or by email at vmcdonald@hanover.ca

Eligibility

I meet all eligibility requirements:
If younger than 18 years of age, please refer to Parental Permission section.

Applicant

Questionnaire

Are you able to attend daytime or evening meetings as required?
Members missing three consecutive meetings may be removed from the committee, subject to circumstances surrounding the absence. Do you anticipate this being an issue with your appointment?
Have you previously served on Town of Hanover committees or boards?

What committee or board are you interested in applying to serve on:

The following is a list of specific skills/knowledge that are considered to be assets (although not requirements) for committee or board service. Please indicate your level of knowledge/familiarity with each:

References

Parental Permission (for applicants less than 18 years of age)

Notice of Collection of Personal Information

Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on the application form will be used to assist in selecting appointees for the various civic bodies and may form part of the publicly available meeting agendas and minutes. If appointed to a committee or board, your personal information will be published in board and committee listings and may also be used by Town staff to conduct committee and Town business. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to Vicki McDonald, Clerk by phone at 519.364.2780 x 1231 or by email at vmcdonald@hanover.ca.

By checking Yes, I am attesting that the information provided in this application is true and correct.
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