Interested in volunteering and making a difference in Clearview?
Clearview Township is seeking community-minded volunteers to serve on Township Boards and Committees. Share your ideas, experience, and perspectives while helping to shape local programs, services, facilities, and community initiatives.
Board and Committee members provide advice, recommendations, and community perspectives that help inform decision-making, support local priorities, and strengthen the quality of life in Clearview Township. Depending on the mandate of the Board or Committee, members may also support facility operations, maintenance, programs, community engagement, events, stewardship, and governance.
Eligibility and Appointment
Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants may be Clearview Township residents, owners of businesses operating within the Township, or individuals with an interest in the Township. Additional eligibility requirements may apply to certain Boards or Committees.
No municipal experience is required, only an interest in supporting the community and a willingness to contribute. Final approval of appointments are made by Clearview Council
Appointments are for a four-year term, with set meeting schedules. Each Board or Committee may consist of up to six (6) community members and one (1) Council Representative, for a total of seven (7) members.
Boards
Board members support the operation, maintenance, promotion, stewardship, and governance of Township facilities and community initiatives. Members help guide programs, encourage community engagement, and contribute to the ongoing success of these organizations and facilities. Social media, finance and scheduling experience are considered an asset.
Boards:
- Avening Community Centre Board
- Brentwood Community Centre Board
- Clearview Public Library Board
- Creemore Log Cabin & Jail Service Board
- Creemore Station on the Green Board
- Dunedin Village Hall Board
- Huronia West O.P.P. Detachment Board
- Lavender Cemetery Board
- Nottawa Memorial Community Centre Board
- Sunnidale Corners Community Centre Board
- The Duntroon Hall Board
Clearview Public Library Board
Interested Clearview Public Library Board applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada, a resident of the municipality, and not employed by the Board or Municipality as outlined in Section 10 of the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44.
Huronia West OPP Detachment Board
The Huronia West O.P.P. Detachment Board provides civilian input about how policing is provided in their local communities by the O.P.P and are governed under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA). The Huronia West O.P.P. Detachment Board services three (3) municipalities: Township of Clearview, Township of Springwater and the Town of Wasaga Beach. Applicants for the Huronia West O.P.P. Detachment Board must meet the requirements of the Community Safety and Policing Act.
The following individuals are not eligible for appointment:
- A judge or justice of the peace.
- A member of a police service, special constable, or First Nation Officer.
- An individual who practices criminal law as a defense counsel or prosecutor.
- A director, officer, or employee of an organization that provides policing services.
- Any other individual prohibited from serving under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 or its regulations.
Lavender Cemetery Board
The Lavender Cemetery Board is responsible for the administration and operation of the Lavender Cemetery in accordance with the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002.
Committees
Committee members provide input on a variety of subjects through discussion, presentations, and recommendations to Council. Some Committees also organize and participate in community events.
Committees:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Climate Action Advisory Committee
- Committee of Adjustment
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body that reviews applications under the Planning Act, including minor variances to zoning requirements and consent applications such as land severances. The Committee considers requests on their individual merits while balancing property owner needs with the Township's planning policies and the interests of the community.
How to Apply
Applications are available on the Township of Clearview’s Boards and Committees webpage. Accessible application formats and communication supports are available upon request.
For additional information regarding the appointment process, or available Board and Committee volunteer opportunities, please contact the Clerk's Department at clerks@clearview.ca or 705-428-6230 ext. 254, or visit the Boards and Committees webpage.
The deadline to submit applications is 4:30 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to learn more about the various boards and committees by visiting the Clearview Township website: clearview.ca/government-committees/boards-and-committees.
For more information, please contact:
Leah Armstrong
Legislative Coordinator – Boards & Committees
Township of Clearview
(705) 428-6230 ext. 254
larmstrong@clearview.ca