Boards and Committees
Make a difference in your community
Oxford County is seeking volunteer County Council board and committee members to serve for a four-year period beginning in 2027. As a board or committee member, you will provide advice and recommendations to County Council on matters that affect our entire community.
Deadline to apply: Monday, November 30, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Fill out the online application form
Need a paper copy or have questions?
Email clerksoffice@oxfordcounty.ca or call 519-539-9800, ext. 3001
All appointments are made by Oxford County Council. After appointments are finalized by by-law, the County Clerk will notify all applicants to inform them of Council’s decision.
Unless otherwise legislated or stated in the Terms of Reference, Council members serve for the term of Council, while public appointees serve until a successor is appointed.
The County is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within its recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Legislative Services Department at 519-539-9800 or by e-mail at clerksoffice@oxordcounty.ca.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Clerk's Office at clerksoffice@oxordcounty.ca.
County Council Boards and Committees
Oxford County Council appoints members to Boards and Committees of Council each term to provide feedback and input to Council.
The Oxford County Accessibility Advisory Committee is established in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The committee assists Oxford County Council by providing advice and guidance to Oxford County Council on matters related to policies, practices & programs in the County.
2022-2026 Representative: Councillor Brian Petrie
Documents and resources
Terms of Reference
Agenda and Minutes 2022-2026
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2026-2029
Contact
519-539-9800 ext. 3002 | Send an email
The Oxford County Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) supports the development of strategies for infrastructure improvements and assists with promotion and education initiatives to advance non-motorized and low-carbon travel options in collaboration with area municipalities.
2022-2026 Representative: Councillor Brian Petrie
Documents and resources (2022-2026)
Contact
519-539-9800, ext. 3120
Send an email
The Oxford County Agricultural and Planning Advisory Committee is as an advisory body to the County on agricultural and other select land use planning related matters.
2022-2026 Representatives: Councillor Deb Gilvesy, Councillor Jim Palmer
Documents and resources
Contact
519-539-9800 ext. 3207
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The Oxford County Land Division Committee (LDC) is a statutory committee appointed by County Council under the Planning Act. The Committee is responsible for considering matters related to the subdivision of land, including consent applications, plans of subdivision, and exemptions from Part Lot Control. Acting on authority granted through the Planning Act and delegated by County Council, the LDC helps ensure that land division decisions support orderly growth and development throughout Oxford County.
Documents and resources
Agenda & Minutes (2022-2026)
Contact
519-539-9800 ext. 3912
Fax: 519-421-4712
Send an email
The governing body of Oxford County Library is the Library Board, which is constituted in accordance with the provisions of and operates in conformity with current Ontario public library legislation. The Library Board oversees policy making and planning for the provision of library service in Oxford County (except in the City of Woodstock).
The Oxford County Library Board is appointed by Oxford County Council and operates under the Public Libraries Act R.R.O. 1990, c. P. 44.
2022-2026 Representatives: Councillor David Mayberry, Councillor Brian Petrie
Documents and resources
Contact
519-539-9800 ext. 3260
Fax: 519-421-4712
Send an email
The Woodingford Lodge Committee of Management is established in accordance with the Fixing Long Term Care Act, 2021 (the “FLTCA”) and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all requirements of the FLTCA and regulations thereunder and exercising any authority that may be delegated by Council and defined in the Terms of Reference.
Members: The Committee of Management is comprised of all members of County Council for the term of Council.
External Boards and Committees
In addition to the Oxford County board committees listed above, County Council also appoints representatives to other boards and committees.
The Board of Health for Oxford, Elgin and St. Thomas governs Southwestern Public Health. The Board is accountable to the province and ensures the organization delivers the programs and services that it is funded for.
2022-2026 Council Appointments: Warden Marcus Ryan, Councillor David Mayberry, Councillor Mark Peterson, Deputy Warden Bernia Martin
Documents and resources (2022-2026)
Contact
In accordance with recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities will consolidate into nine regional conservation authorities on February 1, 2027. Locally, Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA), Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) will join Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA) in consolidating into the Eastern Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority. More
Catfish Creek Conservation Authority
519-773-9037 | Send an email
Grand River Conservation Authority
519-621-2761 | Send an email
Long Point Region Conservation Authority
519-842-4242 | Send an email
The Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee has the responsibility to develop and update source protection plans and report on progress implementing the plans. The committee oversees work in four Source Protection Areas (watersheds): Catfish Creek, Grand River, Kettle Creek and Long Point Region. More
Contact
519-621-2761 ext. 2303
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South Central Ontario Region (SCOR) Economic Development Board provides planning and coordination for regional issues, implements regional economic development priorities, identifies funding sources and partners with other levels of government, and acts as a regional catalyst for investment. More
Council appointments: Councillor Deb Gilvesy, Councillor Bernia Martin
Contact
519-842-6333
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The Source Protection Committee in the Thames-Sydenham and Region is responsible for guiding the development of a local Source Protection Plan. The Thames-Sydenham and Region is made up of the watersheds of the Upper Thames River, Lower Thames Valley and St. Clair Region Conservation Authorities. More
Contact
519-539-9800 ext. 3126
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In accordance with recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities will amalgamate into nine Regional Conservation Authorities on February 1, 2027. Locally, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA), Essex Region Conservation Authority, St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority are merging into the Western Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority.
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
519-539-9800 ext. 3126 | Send an email