Application for Appointment to the Barrie Public Library Board

The Barrie Public Library Board is governed under the terms of the Public Libraries Act.

The Board is responsible for selecting and appointing a professionally qualified Chief Executive Officer and determining strategic objectives and policies.

The Board is also responsible for the library's annual budget based on recommendations of the Chief Executive Officer, producing reports to City of Barrie Council as required, plus maintaining a working relationship with government officials, local agencies, and other institutions

Eligibility

A person is qualified to be appointed as a member of a board who is

A member of the appointing council;
At least 18 years old;
A Canadian citizen;
Is,
- A resident of the municipality for which the board is established in the case of a public library board, a resident of one of the municipalities for which the board is established in the case of a union board, a resident of one of the participating municipalities in the case of a county library board, or a resident of the area served by the board in the case of a county library co-operative board;
- A resident of a municipality that has a contract with the board under section 29;
- A resident of the board area of a local service board that has a contract with the board under section 29;
- A member of an Indian band that has a contract with the board under section 29; or,
- A member of a second board that has entered into a contract with the board to purchase from its library services for the residents of the second board.
Is not employed by the board or by the municipality or county or, in the case of a union board, by any of the affected municipalities. R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44, s. 10 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. F, s. 3 (9);
Has non-profit, community/social service experience;
Has experience with business, notably small business/ entrepreneur

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information is used to assess an applicant’s eligibility to serve on a City of Barrie Committee, Board, or Commission. Questions about this collection of information can be directed to: City Clerk/Director of Legislative and Court Services, 70 Collier Street, PO Box 400, Barrie ON L4M 4T5, email cityclerks@barrie.ca or by telephone at 705-726-4242.

Accessible alternate formats are available upon request by contacting cityclerks@barrie.ca

Applicant Information

First

Last

Phone

Address

Address 2

City/Town

ZIP/Postal Code

Which of the following apply to you in relation to the City of Barrie? Select all that apply.

I reside in the City of Barrie

I own property in the City of Barrie

I own a business in the City of Barrie

Qualifications

What are your qualifications and experiences working on committees, boards, or commissions?

If you have previously served on a committee, board or commission in an elected or appointed capacity for an agency, board or commission, ratepayer group or similar organization, please provide details.

Include the name of the Committee, Board or Commission or group and your years of service.

Please explain why you are interested in being on the Barrie Public Library Board and why you would be an effective Library Board Member

Please describe any scheduling considerations or accommodations that may affect your participation.

Do you understand that appointment to the Committee is made by Council and that submitting an application does not guarantee appointment?

Yes

Code of Conduct

City Council adopted a Code of Conduct for members of Council and its Boards and Committees. The purpose and intent of the Council Code of Conduct is to establish standards of conduct for members of Council, local boards, and committee members in the individual conduct of their official duties.

Do you acknowledge that a Code of Conduct applies and agree to abide by the terms contained within the Code of Conduct?

Yes

I confirm the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Please upload a résumé or any other relevant documentation.

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The City of Barrie welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing a barrier-free and accessible experience for applicants. If contacted for a committee appointment, please advise if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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