Public Service Announcement

Municipal Boards & Committees Looking for Volunteers

Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 (Halifax, NS) - Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Why not consider volunteering on an advisory board or committee of Regional Council? The Halifax Regional Municipality is encouraging interested residents to submit their application no later than Friday, Nov. 14.

There are currently opportunities to volunteer with the Board of Police Commissioners, the Design Review Committee, the Point Pleasant Park Advisory Committee, the Regional Watersheds Advisory Board and a number of other committees.

For more information on these and other volunteer opportunities, residents can go online or call the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 902-490-4210, any time between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Residents interested in volunteering can apply online. Residents can also complete the online application and email it to Clerks@halifax.ca or send it by regular mail to the Municipal Clerk’s Office, PO Box 1749, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 3A5. Applicants may submit a resume or other pertinent information along with the completed application form.

Residents should note that all appointments are made in accordance with the Public Appointment Policy adopted by Regional Council. We appreciate and thank all those interested in serving as a volunteer for the municipality.

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Contact:

Cathy Mellett
Halifax Regional Municipality
Municipal Clerk
902-490-6456