Play a key role in our city's future by sitting on a local advisory committee or board.
On this page:
- About committees
- Apply to join an advisory committee or board
- Advisory committees
- Boards
- Quasi-judicial committees
About committees
Committees give advice and feedback to city council and standing committees on a variety of issues, including arts and culture, accessibility, downtown and the environment. Boards have the autonomy to make decisions for the good of their organizations.
Each advisory committee and board also has at least one city council member.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available to committee/board members (and guests) upon request. If you require assistance to take part in a city meeting or event, please call 519-741-2345 or TTY 1-866-969-9994.
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Advisory committees
Open the accordions below to learn about our advisory committees. For more information, including planned work for each committee during the current term, please use the contact information in the accordion.
| Active Transportation and Trails Advisory Committee |
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Meets: second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. Provides community input to assist city council in creating a livable, environmentally friendly city that is safe for walking and cycling. Advises on design, development and delivery of cycling and trail policies, programs and facilities. For more information, please contact Alison Carlyle, 519-783-8954 or review the committee's terms of reference. (current terms of reference under review) Administrator: Alison Carlyle Members: Adeola Agbaje, Bart Forwell, Bill Bean, Greg Piccini, Jorg Broschek, Joshua Beech Falshaw, Lynn Dramnitzki, Mike Boos, Rida Rahman, Victoria Hand, Wanda West |
| Aeronautical noise advisory committee |
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This committee is temporarily suspended. Provides regular and effective communications between the Region of Waterloo International Airport, residents, local aviation businesses and users, businesses located within Canada's Technology Triangle, Transport Canada, Nav Canada, Canadian Business Aircraft Association and the Air Transport Association of Canada, with regards to the effects of aviation noise from the airport on the surrounding community. For more information, please contact the airport manager at 519-648-2256, or review the committee's terms of reference. |
| Arts and culture advisory committee |
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Meets: third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. Provides advice and recommendations to city council and staff on arts and culture matters to further our strategic directions. For more information, please contact Karoline Varin or call 519-783-8302, or review the committee's terms of reference. Administrator: Karoline Varin |
| Climate change and environment committee |
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Meets: third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. An advisory committee to city council on all environmental matters. The committee considers the environment in its broadest possible terms, and its mandate includes all activities and operations of the city that affect the environment. For more information, please contact Eda Islemecioglu, 519-707-0785, or check out the committee's terms of reference. Members: Amanda Di Battista, Anna Hohenadel, Brooklin Wallis, Claire Corcoran, Jennifer Clary-Lemon, Jenny Phan, Kim Charlesworth, Patrick Boot, Precious Nojo, Simon Baer, Veronica Nhio-son |
| Compass Kitchener |
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Meets: first Wednesday of the month at 4 p.m. Validates the Compass Kitchener vision, guiding principles, values and strategic priorities on a regular basis, with the community's input and participation. This committee creates and leads public processes to determine community concerns, identify priorities for action and monitor progress toward achieving the community vision. For more information, please contact Allison Remillard at 519-783-8113, or check out the Compass Kitchener terms of reference. Administrator: Allison Remillard Members: Carlos Abarca, James Young, Judy Stephens-Wells, Kayla Snyder, Kim Brabazon, Lee-Anne Thompson, Linda Terry, Lori Trumper, Rodney Gill, Srihasya Kandala, Troy Glover |
| Downtown advisory committee |
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Meets: fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. Assists the economic development division with the implementation of various initiatives of the Downtown Kitchener Action Plan, and advises city council on matters that affect the downtown and its adjacent neighbourhoods. For more information, please contact Amber Nguyen at 519-783-8017, or check out the committee's terms of reference. Administrators: Amber Nguyen Members: Brandon Court, Chris Stockie, Erin Kurian, Jay Leasa, Jeff Wheeler, Joel Leslie, Mark Weicker, Rich Peers |
| Economic development advisory committee |
| Advises city council and the economic development division on the development and ongoing implementation of economic development strategies and initiatives. For more information, please contact Navitha Nandakumar, 519-783-8284, or check out the committee's terms of reference. The current appointees are Councillors Ayo Owodunni, Dave Schnider and Margaret Johnston, Ali Akbar, Mark Bingeman, Ben Campbell, Joe Curto, Srikanth Desikachar, Chuck Howitt, Paul Kreutner, Matthew Kruschack, Jason Malfara, Margaret Lam, Laura Rodriguez Reyes and Barclay Whittaker. |
| Equity and Anti-Racism Advisory Committee |
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Meets: monthly or at the discretion of the committee. View the meeting calendar for upcoming meeting dates. This advisory committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on matters related to equity and anti-racism to support and further the City’s strategic directions. The committee supports the Equity, Anti-Racism and Indigenous Initiatives division as a resource, source of collaboration and feedback, and serves as a conduit to the larger community when additional feedback and engagement is required. The committee also serves as the selection committee for the Racialized & Indigenous Supports for Equity (RISE) Fund, a community grant program for Black, Indigenous and racialized groups and organizations. For more information, please contact Amanda Drumond, 519-783-8989 and Yesenia Torres 519-783-8497, or review the committee's terms of reference. Administrators: Amanda Drumond & Yesenia Torres Members: Ade Oluokun, Aju Eluvathingal, Ann Marie Beals, Ayesha Munir, Fiorella Benini, Oluseun Olayinka, Rukma Ramdenee, Saba Oji, Veronica Vasquez |
| Heritage Kitchener |
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Meets: first Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. Advises on matters involving conservation of publicly and privately owned cultural heritage resources within Kitchener, and serves as our municipal heritage committee, as defined in the Ontario Heritage Act. For more information, please contact Mariah Blake, 519-783-8999, or check out the committee's terms of reference. The current appointees are Councillors Christine Michaud and Debbie Chapman, Ilona Bodendorfer, Peter Ciuciura, Shannon Eckel-Braun, Jean Haalboom, Tyler Marshall, Natalie Pikulski, Andrew Portengen, Des Rosskopf and Donny Vongphakdy. |
Boards
Open the accordions below to learn about our boards. For more information, including planned work for each committee during the current term, please use the contact information in the accordion.
| Belmont Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) | ||
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The Belmont Village (BIA) is a board of management established by City Council. An elected Board of Directors of business owners and commercial property owners govern the organization. Through passionate volunteers, the BIA supports essential services, beautifies common spaces and markets the distinct specialties of the business members. The vision of the BIA is to transform Belmont Village into a delightful destination that captivates and surprises everyone who visits. |
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| Centre in the Square board of directors | ||
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Meets: monthly on Wednesdays at 8 a.m., except July The Centre In The Square Inc. is a not-for-profit arts corporation, which operates and maintains the city-owned venue known as the Centre In The Square (CITS) where both local and international artists perform. The main duty of the board of directors is one of governance. From time to time, board members with specific skills are sought including, but not limited to, legal, accounting, human resources, marketing and fund raising. Please ensure you specifically highlight any skills, experience or expertise that would benefit CITS in your application. For more information, please contact the Centre In The Square at 519-578-5660. The current appointees are listed here.
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| Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area (BIA) | ||
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The Downtown Kitchener BIA is a board of management established by City Council. An elected Board of Directors of business owners and commercial property owners govern the organization. Through their passionate team, the BIA provides services including streetscape beautification, marketing, festival and event support and more. The Mission of the BIA is to make Downtown Kitchener a destination where people connect with each other, business and culture. |
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| Kitchener Housing Inc. board of directors | ||
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Meets: third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Provides leadership for this non-profit organization, and remains committed to developing and managing innovative and affordable housing that fosters personal and community growth. The board's purpose is also to expand and diversify the organization's rental housing portfolio by mobilizing community support and financial resources through the development of innovative partnerships. Please ensure your application includes specific experience, skills and expertise that would benefit Kitchener Housing Inc. For more information, please contact Lori Trumper at 519-744-6655, ext. 209. The current appointees are Councillors Bil Ioannidis and Jason Deneault, Melanie Goodfellow, Andrew Vlcek, Cassandra O’Brien, Tara Bedard and Andrew Portengen. |
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| Kitchener Public Library board | ||
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Meets: third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The Kitchener Public Library (KPL) board, which is established under provincial legislation, is responsible for the management and control of our local public libraries. Please ensure your application includes specific experience, skills and expertise that would benefit KPL. For more information, please contact KPL CEO Darren Solomon at 519-743-0271, or check out the following description of a board trustee position. The current appointees are Councillors Margaret Johnston and Christine Michaud, Katherine Andrews, Shannon Nicholson, Clare Wagner, Anjali Misra, Jason Hammond, Maggie Lam, Brandon Van Dam, Laura Blythe, Bonita Hansra. |
Quasi-judicial committees
Open the accordions below to learn about our quasi-judicial committees. For more information, including planned work for each committee during the current term, please use the contact information in the accordion.
| Committee of adjustment |
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Meets: every third Tuesday morning The committee of adjustment considers and makes decisions relative to the following types of planning applications:
For more information, please contact Marilyn Mills at 519-904-1408. Administrator: Marilyn Mills Members: Amanda Brennan, Bob McColl, Brian Santos, Marco Gembetti, Maria Melo |
| Dog designation appeal committee |
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An appeal tribunal for citizens who have dogs that have been designated by the Kitchener-Waterloo and North Waterloo Humane Society under our dog designation bylaw. For more information, please contact Marilyn Mills at 519-904-1408, or check out our dog designation appeal committee guidelines and appeal application form. The current appointees are Councillors Jason Deneault, Ayo Owodunni and Margaret Johnston (Alternate) and a member of the Canadian Kennel Club. |
| Property standards committee |
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Meets: last Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. An appeal tribunal for citizens who have received 'Orders to Comply' from our enforcement staff regarding property standards. For more information, please contact Mariah Blake at 519-783-8999, or check out our property standards appeal committee guidelines and appeal application form. Administrator: Mariah Blake Members: Cyrus Medina, Michael Pulley, Sean McKelvie, Sharlene Mohlman, Shaun Harvey |