Clarington extends committee, board and livestock valuer deadline to December 1
Clarington has extended the deadline for residents to apply for advisory committee, board and livestock valuer positions to December 1, 2026, according to a municipal notice published November 12. The terms end December 31, 2030.
The positions cover accessibility, minor zoning variances, property standards appeals, library governance and wildlife damage claims involving livestock. Some roles are unpaid, while others receive payment per meeting or visit at rates listed for 2026.
The vacancies are:
- Accessibility Advisory Committee: eight.
- Committee of Adjustment: seven.
- Property Standards Committee: six.
- Public Library Board: eight.
- Livestock valuers: two.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee reviews municipal policies, programs and services against provincial accessibility standards and advises on identifying, preventing and removing barriers for people with disabilities. Applicants must live in Clarington, know about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and its standards, understand disability and accessibility issues, and be familiar with municipal goods, services and facilities. At least half the committee must be people with disabilities. Members are unpaid.
The Committee of Adjustment decides applications for minor variances to the zoning bylaw under the Planning Act. Members consider evidence at public hearings and apply legislative requirements and planning policies. The committee meets as needed, typically monthly. The listed 2026 payment is $107.64 per meeting.
The Property Standards Committee hears appeals of orders issued by property standards officers concerning building and property maintenance. Members are expected to be familiar with tribunal procedures, the admissibility of evidence and relevant provisions of the Ontario Building Code Act. The listed 2026 payment is $59.37 per meeting.
The Public Library Board sets policies and oversees the operations and programs of Clarington’s library, museums and archives. Its responsibilities include setting goals, securing funding, employing and evaluating the chief executive officer, and fulfilling obligations under the Public Libraries Act. Board members are unpaid.
Livestock valuers investigate claims involving livestock killed or injured by wildlife under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program. They identify the predator responsible and prepare a written report that includes the compensation amount under the program. The listed 2026 payment is $61.15 per visit, plus mileage.