Halifax Regional Municipality will be holding an information session on Wednesday Oct. 17

NEWS RELEASE

HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY

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The Halifax Regional Municipality is seeking volunteers for various Regional Council advisory boards and committees. Residents interested in having a voice in the municipal advisory committee process, while helping their community, are encouraged to apply for these opportunities no later than Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 at 11:59 p.m.

Volunteer opportunities (and the number of positions currently open):

Active Transportation Advisory Committee (3 positions)

Accessibility Advisory Committee (6 positions)

Audit Committee (2 positions)

Design Review Committee (7 positions)

Domestic Feral Cat Committee (8 positions)

Grants Committee (3 positions)

Halifax Regional Library Board (4 positions)

Halifax Regional Water Commission (1 position)

Halifax Peninsula Planning Advisory Committee (4 positions)

Halifax Transit’s Accessible Transit Liaison Group (8 positions)

Heritage Advisory Committee (5 positions)

Investment Policy Advisory Committee (4 positions)

North West Planning Advisory Committee (4 positions)

Point Pleasant Park Advisory Committee (5 positions)

Regional Watersheds Advisory Board (9 positions)

Shubenacadie Canal Commission (2 positions)

Special Events Advisory Committee (1 position)

Western Common Advisory Committee (3 positions)

For more information on these volunteer opportunities, including eligibility requirements, residents can visit https://www.halifax.ca/ city-hall/boards-committees- commissions/volunteer-boards- committees or call the Municipal Clerk’s Office at 902-490-4210 during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.



All residents are invited to attend an information session to learn more about board and committee applications on Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Hall, 1841 Argyle St., Halifax.

Residents should note all appointments are made in accordance with the Public Appointment Policy adopted by Regional Council.

Appreciation is extended to all those interested in serving as a volunteer for the municipality.

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