Committees and Boards

The City of Port Colborne has numerous boards and committees of Council designed to improve and shape the future of our community by providing advice and feedback on a variety of issues. Some boards and committees also organize and participate in community events.

Joining a citizen board or committee is a great way to get involved and offer your voice and valued skills in order to strengthen our shared sense of community.

Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy

Are you interested in making your voice heard in your community by joining one of the boards and committees? The Fall recruitment period for the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee has been extended up and until Friday, November 1, 2024. Apply using the form below: 

Board and Committee Application Form

Advisory Committees

• Active Transportation Advisory Committee
• Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival Advisory Committee
• Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Environmental Advisory Committee
• Grant Allocation Advisory Committee
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee
• Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
• Social Determinants of Health Advisory Committee 

Boards

• Downtown Business Improvement Area Board of Management
• Main Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management
• Museum, Culture and Heritage Board

• Port Colborne Public Library Board

Statutory Committees

• Committee of Adjustment

• Appeals and Property Standards Committee

Internal City Committees

• Drinking Water Quality Management System

Regional Advisory Committees

• Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC)
• Niagara Transit Commission Board
• Transportation Strategy Steering Committee
• Niagara Transit Commission Public Advisory Committee

How can I attend or participate in a meeting?

All board and committee meetings are open to the public except as provided for in section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001. To view upcoming board and committee meetings, please visit the Council, Boards and Committees Calendar webpage using the link below: 

Council, Boards and Committees Calendar

Before attending a board or committee meeting, please review the Procedural By-law to ensure you understand the rules governing the proceedings of all Council, board, and committee meetings: 

Procedural By-law

For more information about attending or participating in a board or committee meeting, please contact:

Deputy Clerk: DeputyClerk@portcolborne.ca

Brenda Heidebrecht, Legislative Assistant: Brenda.Heidebrecht@portcolborne.ca.

In your request, include the board or committee that you are interested in attending or participating in. Clerk's Division staff will put you in contact with the appropriate staff liaison, who will provide you the information you need.