Call for Applications for Public Appointment for the 2026 to 2030 Term of Council

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Council of the Town of The Blue Mountains is seeking applications, in the form of letters of interest, from members of the public, for appointment to:

The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Board (2 Public Members)*

The Board appointment runs concurrent with the term of Council, being 2026 – 2030. 

Applicants are encouraged to include background information and any special qualifications or interest related to the OPP Detachment Board. Applicants may apply for appointment to more than one Committee and/or Board and are asked to submit separate applications for each appointment.   All members shall be qualified electors within the Town of The Blue Mountains. 

Interested applicants are encouraged to review the Town’s webpage: The Blue Mountains OPP Detachment Board as well as the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 for more information about the eligibility to apply, roles and responsibilities of Board Members. Public-Appointees are provided an annual honorarium of $300.00. 

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The Blue Mountains Public Library Board (6 Public Members)*

The Board appointment runs concurrent with the term of Council, being 2026 – 2030. Applicants are encouraged to include background information and any special qualifications or interest related to the Library Board. Applicants may apply for appointment to more than one Committee and/or Board and are asked to submit separate applications for each appointment. All members shall be qualified electors within the Town of The Blue Mountains.

*Questions regarding the Library Board, can be directed to Jennifer Murley, CEO, Blue Mountains Public Library at (519) 599-3681. Applicants must meet legislated eligibility. Library Board applicants are encouraged to visit: www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca for details on screening and interviews. 

A public information session for Library Board applicants is scheduled for November 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in The Gallery at L.E. Shore. Interviews for candidates will occur November 23rd -26th, 2026

Application Information

All Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 1:00 pm to: 

Town of The Blue Mountains
Attention: Town Clerk
32 Mill Street
Thornbury, Ontario     N0H 2P0 
townclerk@thebluemountains.ca

Personal information provided by the applicant is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. The Town of The Blue Mountains is an equal opportunity organization. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.