Citizen appointments on committees

Are you interested in being a citizen member of a City of Mississauga committee? Joining a City committee is a unique opportunity to contribute to your community.

Committees, local boards and authorities

The City of Mississauga is currently seeking citizens to sit on its committees for a term of office until November 14, 2026 or until new members are appointed.

View the committee descriptions to see the number of vacancies, usual meeting times and locations for the City’s committees, local boards and authorities. For more information, view the citizen appointments frequently asked questions.

Applicant qualifications

  • Canadian Citizen
  • Mississauga resident or business owner
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Must not be a City of Mississauga or Region of Peel employee
  • Additional qualifications may be required for some committees

Submit your application

Applications will be accepted beginning Thursday, February 16, 2023 until Thursday, March 9, 2023. Applications received after the deadline will still be accepted, however will be considered late.

To apply, complete the Volunteer Application Form.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. Please inform Clerks of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information session

An in-person information session about the Citizen Member positions and the application process will take place on Wednesday, March 1, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., located at the Great Hall within the Mississauga Civic Centre, 300 City Centre Drive. This is an opportunity to speak with City staff and learn more about the committees.

You can view the video below for a short overview of the City’s committees.

 

Contact us

If you have any questions, please call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits), email citizen.appointments@mississauga.ca or visit us at the Office of the City Clerk.