Boards and Committees

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen has established boards and committees to provide advice and recommendations to Council. Most committees include members of the public and Members of Council.

The Province legislates some committees and boards. Council also creates committees to address a specific topic or facility.

Municipal Volunteer Application

The Council of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen invites applicants to serve on the following Committees of Council and Cemetery Board:

Volunteer appointments will expire with the term of Council on November 14, 2026.

Cemetery Board (5 Appointments)

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Cemetery Board is governed by the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, as amended, and as administered by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario.

The Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Cemetery Board shall manage and oversee the operation of all cemeteries within the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen.

To apply please complete the Municipal Volunteer Application Form

Economic Development Committee (4 Appointments)

The Economic Development Committee's goal is to advise and assist Council and the citizens of the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen on matters associated with the ongoing economic well-being and prosperity of the community.

Two (2) Village Ward Business Owners or Employees
Two (2) Township Business Owners or Employees

To apply please complete the Municipal Volunteer Application Form

Mathison Property and Parks Committee (4 Appointments)

The Mathison Property and Parks Committee is a Committee of Council established for the purpose of advising Council of recommended options for enhancing the Township owned green space properties as a means to encourage residents and visitors to use the Mathison Property and Township parks for recreational (i.e. walking, biking, bird watching etc.) and educational purposes.

To apply please complete the Municipal Volunteer Application Form

Youth Committee (4 Appointments)

The Youth Committee’s goal is to advise Council, advocate for, and organize youth related activities and events for youths’ ages 9 – 15 residing within the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen (HBM).

Two (2) Adult (aged 16 or older) members of the Community 
Two (2) Youth (aged 9 to 15) members of the Community

To apply please complete the Municipal Volunteer Application Form

Please submit the ‘Municipal Volunteer Application Form’ Online, via e-mail, fax, regular mail or drop-off to the Municipal Office by November 15, 2024 to:

Leah Hutton, Acting Deputy Clerk
Email: lhutton@hbmtwp.ca
Fax: (705) 778-5248
1 Ottawa St E, PO Box 10, Havelock, ON K0L1Z0

Community Representatives

Community representatives are appointed through a selection process at the beginning of the term of Council and at the mid-term of Council, for a two-year term. Vacancies are filled as necessary.

Note: The Library Board members are appointed for the term of Council

Committees may be set up, changed, disbanded and replaced by Council.

Volunteers

Volunteers are very important to the community. If you wish to help a committee but all positions are filled you can still volunteer to help in other ways such as with special projects. Please contact us at 705-778-2308 if you wish to help your community by being a township volunteer.