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Simcoe County seeking citizen appointees for committees and boards

October 26, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The County of Simcoe is seeking residents who are willing to serve on a county committee or board as a citizen appointee.

Positions are available on the following committees and boards:

• Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee: Advises council on the implementation of the Accessibility Standards, advises on opportunities for the identification and removal of barriers, reviews applicable accessibility policies and plans, advises on accessibility considerations for municipal facilities, and works to improve opportunities for people with disabilities living in Simcoe County.

• Planning Advisory Committee: Provides advice to county council and staff on planning-related matters.

• Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA) Board: A Municipal Service Corporation that manages the strategic and day-to-day requirements of the LSRA

All appointments are a four-year term commencing in 2027.

Meetings are generally held during regular business hours. Meetings are either held in person or electronically.

Citizen appointees will be compensated in accordance with approved county policy.

Mandates for committees and boards may be updated as required during the term of council.

All applicants must reside within the County of Simcoe.

For applicants interested in the Accessibility Advisory Committee, preference will be given to people with firsthand experience of accessibility challenges.

All interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their experience and preferred committee or board, as well as their relevant qualifications, to the county clerk by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.

Relevant experience in the committee subject areas would be considered an asset. Only those who may be interviewed or selected will be contacted.

The County of Simcoe and local municipalities are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise the County of Simcoe if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

For more information, please visit simcoe.ca/2027-committees-and-boards

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