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Citizen Representation on Committees - Call for Expressions of Interest

January 4, 2023

Citizen Representation on Committees
Call for Expressions of Interest
The Council of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality requires, from time to time, the services of citizens who would be willing to serve as volunteer members on various Committees of Council, or exterior Committees to which CBRM appoints Citizens.

Currently there are vacancies on the following Committees:
• Board of Police Commissioners (three positions for a two-year term – with one from Central, North and East Divisions of CBRM. Successful applicants must consent to a criminal record background check as per Section 77 (2) of the NS Police Act Regulations)
• Audit Committee (one position for a two-year term)
• Diversity Committee (two-year term for specific stakeholder groups – see Governance Policy)
• CBRM Heritage Advisory Committee (three to five positions for a two-year term)
• Cape Breton Regional Library Board (two positions for a two-year term)

The Terms of Reference/Roles for these Committees can be found on the CBRM website: https://cbrm.ns.ca/clerks-department.html
Residents of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality who are interested in serving on these Committees should forward a letter of application, together with their Resume, to the CBRM Clerk’s Office. Applicants should clearly indicate their interest in serving on the Committee and outline all qualifications and experience/volunteer work in the related field, by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023 to:
Deborah Campbell Ryan, Municipal Clerk
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
City Hall - 320 Esplanade, Suite 405
Sydney, NS B1P 7B9
Or Fax it to: 902-564-0481
Or Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
* Please Note: The applications will be considered at Nominating Committee/Council meetings that are open to the public.