Recruitment for Committees and Boards | Township of Leeds & the Thousand Islands

Applications for appointment of members to the Committee of Adjustment, Municipal Heritage Committee and the Leed and Thousand Islands Public Library Board are now being accepted. Please see below for specific information on each committee or board, a link to the application is available at the bottom of each tab.

Committee of Adjustment - member recruitment

Committee of Adjustment recruitment information

Have a say in the planning and development of your community…

… Become a member of the committee of adjustment!

Do you have a strong interest in the complexities and challenges of township planning building? Do you have an understanding of the communitie? The Township is looking to appoint individuals as decision-makers to its Committee of Adjustment.

A quasi-judicial tribunal established under the Planning Act, the Committee of Adjustment exercises independent decision-making power. Committee Members hold hearings on the following applications:

minor variances from the zoning requirements
permission regarding a non-conforming use that relates to the enlargement or extension of a building or structure, or a change in use
validation of title and power of sale

Who is eligible?

Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Resident of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township.
Not employed by Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township.
18 years of age or older.

What qualifications, knowledge and experience are relevant?

Knowledge in one or more areas of: adjudication, administrative or municipal and planning law, urban planning, architecture, community development, land development, or environmental planning is considered an asset.
Previous adjudication experience with the Committee of Adjustment, decision-making, communication, and mediation.
Knowledge of the Township's building, planning and development processes.
Current or past community involvement with other committees, non-profit groups, voluntary societies, and occupational associations.

What is the level of commitment required?

The Committee of Adjustment meets in-person monthly on the last Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Members are required to access and review materials in advance of Committee hearings and attend site inspections as necessary. Preparation and participation involve a four to five-hour commitment for each hearing.
Member remuneration is $25.00 per application heard at the meeting plus mileage for Committee of Adjustment meetings, site inspections and related matters paid bi-monthly.
Terms of Committee Members are concurrent with that of Township Council.

Additional information on the Committee of Adjustment is available at TLTI Committee of Adjustment

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to review the recruitment information and apply using the online form online Committee of Adjustment Member - Application Form.

Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on November 23rd, 2026.

Municipal Heritage Committee - member recruitment

Municipal Heritage Committee recruitment information

Have a say on matters relating to municipal heritage ...

… Become a member of the Municipal Heritage Committee!

Help make a difference in your community by serving on the Municipal Heritage Committee. It's a great way to share your expertise and unique perspective.

The mandate of the Heritage Committee is to advise and assist council on matters relating to municipal heritage under the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee also provides advice on local heritage matters and to assist Council in carrying out its heritage conservation programs.

What is the level of commitment required?

Meetings are held on the third Friday of the month, quarterly at 1:00 p.m. in-person in Council chambers.
Members are required to access and review materials in advance of Committee hearings, preparation and participation involve a one to three-hour commitment for each hearing.
Contributions to the committee will be acknowledged at a volunteer appreciation dinner in the fall of the last year of the term.
Council will appoint members to the Committee at the beginning of their term.

Who is eligible?

Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Resident of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township.
Not employed by Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township.
18 years of age or older.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to review the recruitment information and apply using the online form online Municipal Heritage Committee Member - Application Form

Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on November 23rd, 2026.

Leeds and Thousand Islands Public Library Board - member recruitment

LTI Public Library Board recruitment information

Become a member of the LTI Public Library Board!

Do you have a strong interest in the operation of the Leeds and Thousand Islands Public Library and the programs it offers?

If you are passionate about Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library and have skills in advocacy, fundraising, policy making, strategic planning or board governance, consider applying to become a member of our Library Board. We need and want strong community support and involvement.

The LTIPL Board is established under the Ontario Public Libraries Act and, as a governance board, is responsible for providing LTIPL with strategy and oversight, CEO support, financial stewardship, policy framework and advocacy. Members are community representatives that reflect the distinctiveness of our municipality.

Who is eligible?

Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
Resident of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township.
Not employed by the LTI Public Library or Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township.
18 years of age or older.

What qualifications, knowledge and experience are relevant?

Readiness to devote time and energy to the Library.
Interest in what a public library can do for the community.
Ability to advocate and represent the interests and concerns of the Community.
Have an understanding of the roles of the Library Board and Municipal Council.
Have an aptitude for short and long range visionary planning, organizational abilities, creativity and good communications skills.
Enjoy working with a team.
Be a library user.
Previous service on a volunteer board or advisory committee.

What is the level of commitment required?

The LTI Public Library Board meets at 5:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of nearly each month, usually 10 per year.
Attendance at special meetings as required.
Members are required to access and review materials in advance of the meetings.
Terms of Board Members are concurrent with that of Township Council.

Additional information on the LTI Public Library Board can be found here: Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library Board

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to review the recruitment information and apply using the online form LTI Public Library Board Member - Application Form.

Applications will be accepted until 1:00 p.m. on November 23rd, 2026.

If you require any assistance with the application process or have any questions, please contact the Clerk, clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca.

All applications received will be presented to Council at the December 14th meeting, Council will appoint members to the committees and boards by resolution at this meeting.

Notice of Collection

Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on the application(s) may form part of the publicly available meeting Council agendas and minutes. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to the Clerk, 613-659-2415 extension 231 or clerk@townshipleeds.on.ca.