Boards and Committees

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen has established boards and committees to provide advice and recommendations to Council. Most committees include members of the public and Members of Council.

The Province legislates some committees and boards. Council also creates committees to address a specific topic or facility.

If you are interested in joining one of our Boards or Committees, please contact the Township for further information.

Municipal Volunteer Application

Request for Committee Volunteer - Library Board (1 Appointment)

The Council of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen invites applicants to serve on the following volunteer Municipal Committee: 

·               Library Board                                       1 Appointment

The purpose of the Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Library Board is to govern the affairs of the public library in service to the community.  As a member of the board, you will help oversee the development of an efficient and effective library service by setting policies on programming and service, advocating for library priorities, exercising financial control, evaluating results and assessing outcomes and impact.

Applicants should be community-minded with a special interest in library activities.

The appointment will be for a term commencing on the first day following the official appointment by Council.
 
As per Section 10(3) of the Public Libraries Act a Library Board member shall hold office for a term concurrent with the term of the appointing Council.

Interested persons are invited to submit applications by completing the Municipal Volunteer Application Form by Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

Community Representatives

Community representatives are appointed through a selection process at the beginning of the term of Council and at the mid-term of Council, for a two-year term. Vacancies are filled as necessary.

Note: The Library Board members are appointed for the term of Council

Committees may be set up, changed, disbanded and replaced by Council.

Volunteers

Volunteers are very important to the community. If you wish to help a committee but all positions are filled you can still volunteer to help in other ways such as with special projects. Please contact us at 705-778-2308 if you wish to help your community by being a township volunteer.