Oxford County seeks engaged citizens for board and committee appointments

Several opportunities available for residents who want to make a difference in their community

If you would like to contribute more to your community, Oxford County is looking for engaged citizens to join one of several boards and committees. 

As a board or committee member, you will provide advice and recommendations to County Council on matters that affect our entire community. There are currently 27 citizen positions open for the 2026-2030 council term. 

The openings include:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee (6 positions)
• Agricultural and Planning Advisory Committee (3)
• Active Transportation Advisory Committee (6)
• Oxford County Land Division Committee (7)
• Oxford County Library Board (5)

Residents interested in applying are asked to do so online by November 30 at 4:30 p.m. at www.oxfordcounty.ca/committees. More information about Oxford County’s various boards and committees, including Terms of Reference for each position, can also be found online.

Volunteering on a board or committee is a great way to use your strengths and skills to serve your community. Committee members must be a resident of Oxford County and should be prepared to commit to monthly meetings or other events during or after business hours.

About Oxford County 

Located in southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 140,000 people across eight area municipalities that are “growing stronger together.” A partnership-oriented, two-tier municipal government, Oxford County is committed to 100% renewable energy, zero waste, zero poverty, and being 100% housed. Oxford County is situated in one of Ontario’s richest areas for farmland, with a diversified local economy that is home to an innovative agricultural industry, leading automotive manufacturers, and the Oxford County Cheese Trail. Oxford also offers a thriving local arts and culinary community, as well as conservation parks, natural areas and more than 100 kilometres of scenic trails. The County’s Strategic Plan puts forward a vision of “Working together for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future.” The Oxford County Administration Building is in Woodstock, Ontario. Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca, follow us on social media, or download our Facts and Stats to learn more.