Boards and Commissions

The Audit Committee reports directly to the Municipal Council and oversees all audit matters, including evaluation of internal and external services to ensure effective, independent, yet complementary audit services are received.

Vacancies: Requires 1 Member

Individual shall have the designation of Chartered Accountant

Meeting Date/Time: 4 times annually on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. – in person or virtual participation

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The Committee of Adjustment is an independent, quasi-judicial decision-making body appointed by Municipal Council and operating under authority delegated pursuant to the Planning Act.

The Committee considers applications for:

• Minor variances from the City's Zoning By-law; and
• Permissions related to legal non-conforming uses, including enlargements, extensions and similar uses.

Members are expected to consider each application independently and impartially based on the applicable statutory tests, planning policies, evidence and submissions presented at the public hearing.

Members should be comfortable reviewing planning information, hearing competing perspectives and making fair and defensible decisions in a public setting.

Vacancies: Requires 5 Members

Meeting Date/Time: Every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. – in person or virtual participation

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The Committee is responsible for hearing complaints regarding municipal drainage charges and special assessments for local improvements such as sewers, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.

Vacancies: Requires 3 Members

Meeting Date/Time: At the Call of the Chair – in person or virtual participation

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The Covent Garden Market Board of Directors provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight for the organization. The Board works in partnership with the General Manager/CEO to ensure that the Market operates effectively, remains financially responsible, and continues to fulfill its mandate and strategic priorities.

The Board’s role is primarily one of governance and strategic oversight. The Board provides direction, approves key plans and budgets, monitors organizational performance, and holds the General Manager/CEO accountable for achieving the Board’s approved objectives.

Vacancies: Requires 7 Members

Meeting Date/Time: 5 times per year on the last Friday of the month at noon – in-person participation

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Eldon House is London's oldest residence and a treasured community museum. Through the preservation and interpretation of the home, its collections, and the stories of the Harris family and the individuals who lived and worked there. The museum connects visitors with the rich history of London and the surrounding region. As a steward of these heritage resources, Eldon House is committed to education, research, conservation, and the delivery of engaging experiences for a diverse community of visitors.

Eldon House seeks Board members with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance
• Law
• Human resources and labour relations
• Public history or education
• Marketing and communications

Candidates with experience in history and heritage; community engagement and business partnerships; heritage property and museum operations; and administrative experience with municipal agencies, boards and commissions are an asset.

Vacancies: Requires 7 Members

Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. – in person or virtual participation

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The London Police Service Board governs the London Police Service and ensures that it provides adequate and effective policing for the community. It sets strategic priorities, approves budgets, develops policies, and holds the police accountable to legislative standards and public expectations.

The Board operates under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA), which outlines its mandate, roles and responsibilities.

Vacancies: Requires 1 Member

Individuals must reside in the City of London and must not be a judge, justice of the peace, police officer, or criminal defence lawyer.

Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. and are full days.

In addition, approximately 4-6 hours of reading material before the meeting – in-person participation

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The London Public Library is committed to cultivating a Board that reflects the diversity of experiences of the community it serves. The library seeks candidates whose experience, expertise, and support for public library service help advance the Library’s Purpose and Values.

Library Board Trustees:

• Have a governance role (Operational management is the responsibility of the CEO)
• Set the Library’s purpose, values and strategic priorities, in collaboration with the CEO and their Executive Team
• Review the Library’s by-laws and governance policies
• Monitor the Library’s finances and budgets
• Hire and evaluate the CEO
• Make decisions within the framework of the Public Libraries Act
• Advocate for the Library

Vacancies: Requires 7 Members

Individuals must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident of London; at least 18 years old; not employed by the Library Board or the Municipality; and not related to a person employed by the Library Board

Meeting Date/Time: Meet 9 times each year on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. – in-person participation

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The Commission serves as the Board of Directors responsible for the direction, operation, repair, control, and management of the municipality's local transportation system. The transportation system includes conventional and specialized transit operations. As the Board of Directors, the Commission is responsible for the strategic policy, planning and program direction of the organization. This, by its nature, includes ensuring the organization continues and grows, functioning as a viable going concern, and effectively and efficiently discharging its mandate.

Individuals shall possess:

• Financial/audit expertise
• Transit/transportation planning expertise
• Economic development/city-building expertise
• Accessibility/equity expertise
• Lived experience as a conventional and/or specialized London Transit rider

Vacancies: Requires 3 Members

Meeting Date/Time: Meet 7-10 times each year on the last Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. – in-person participation

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The Board of Health oversees the implementation, management and advocacy for the public health programs and services described in the HPPA and associated regulations. Programs and services include:

• Infectious disease case and outbreak management
• Vaccination programs
• Home visiting supports for young families
• Breastfeeding and other nutrition supports
• Tobacco control
• Dental screening and treatment for children and seniors
• Inspection of restaurants, pools and spas, long-term care facilities, small drinking water systems, and personal service settings (e.g. salons, tattoo/piercing shops)

The Board of Health contributes to the development of healthy public policy by communicating with elected and unelected policy makers about the health aspects of policy; provides oversight of the organizational budget process, and ensures transparency, accountability, and appropriate resource allocation; and monitors risk and ensures appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.

Vacancies: Requires 1 Member

Individuals applying must live in Middlesex County or the City of London

Meeting Date/Time: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. – in-person participation

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