Looking for Volunteers – Municipal Boards and Committees

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Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 (Halifax, NS) – Are you looking to connect with your community? Why not consider volunteering on an advisory board or committee of Regional Council.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging interested residents to submit their application no later than Monday, Nov. 14.

There are currently opportunities to volunteer with the Planning Advisory Committee, Grants Committee, Halifax Regional Library, Heritage Advisory Committee, Halifax Water Commission, Taxi & Limousine Liaison Group, and a number of other committees (13 in total).

For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, residents can go online or call the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 902-490-4210 during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.

Or, you can attend the following information session:

  • What: Municipal Boards and Committees information session
  • When: Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
  • Where: Halifax Hall (City Hall), 1841 Argyle St.

Residents interested in volunteering can apply online, or complete the online application and email it to Clerks@halifax.ca, or send it by regular mail to the Municipal Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, N.S., B3J 3A5. Applicants may submit a resume or other pertinent information along with the completed application form.

Residents should note all appointments are made in accordance with the Public Appointment Policy adopted by Regional Council. We appreciate and thank all those interested in serving as a volunteer for the municipality.

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