Committee & Board Members are engaged citizens who want to get involved and make a difference in Ajax!

As a Board or Committee Member, you will provide advice and recommendations on matters that affect our entire community.

Apply today! The Town of Ajax is currently accepting applications for: Committee of Adjustment

Applicant eligibility:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Town of Ajax resident
  • availability to attend monthly evening meetings (last Wednesday of the month)

Application deadline: Friday, November 15, 2024. 
Complete the online Committee of Adjustment application form

Advisory Committees

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice on the prevention, identification and removal of barriers that restrict people with disabilities from fully participating in Town programs, services and facilities. The Committee's role is to:

  • provide feedback on the Town of Ajax Multi-year Accessibility Plan

  • make recommendations to staff and council about customer feedback, programs, services, policies and procedures using an accessibility lens
  • monitor accessibility legislation and offer the Town feedback on compliance
  • review site plans for accessibility, and comment on significant renovations, designs or retrofits to Town facilities 
  • promote accessibility through public education and special events (e.g. National AccessAbility Week)

The majority membership of the Accessibility Advisory Committee must be comprised of individuals with disabilities. 

Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

For more information on the Accessibility Advisory Committee, please phone 905-619-2529 ext. 3347 or email accessibility@ajax.ca

Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force

The Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force (AARTF) aims to address systemic racism and hate experienced by various groups in the Town through a hub-and-spoke model, with identified working groups addressing disparities in racialized and underrepresented communities. This model will reflect a similar one to the Durham Region Anti-Racism Task Force, which will allow for some flexibility in work plan initiatives to support the community and provide resources during various social justice uprisings.

A total of nine individuals with lived and professional experience with anti-oppression, racism and discrimination were selected for the Anti-Racism Task Force.

Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force Terms of Reference

For more information on the Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force, please the AARTF IMO page or email ajaxantiracism@ajax.ca 

Heritage Advisory Committee

The Heritage Advisory Committee promotes and preserves the unique local history of the Town of Ajax, including natural, cultural and architectural heritage.

Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Committee of Adjustment 

The Committee of Adjustment is a body appointed by Town Council to consider requests for minor variances to the Town's zoning by-law.

Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference

For more information on deadlines, applications and public notices, please visit our Committee of Adjustment web page

Property Standards/Animal Services Appeals Committee

The Town of Ajax Property Standards Appeal Committee / Animal Services Appeal Committee hears appeals from both property owners and dog owners who disagree with either a Property Standards Order or an Order to Restrain.

Property Standards / Animal Services Appeals Committee Terms of Reference

What can you expect as a Town of Ajax Committee or Board Member?

  • comprehensive orientation
  • an inclusive and collaborative community engagement and consultation experience
  • the opportunity to work with Town Staff and members of your community
  • participation in monthly/bi-monthly evening meetings
  • the sense of satisfaction in knowing you are making a valuable contribution to the Town and community
  • Committee and Board Members receive honoraria, pursuant to Town of Ajax Committees & Boards Policy 047

Questions

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Moore
Legislative Specialist
905-619-2529 ext. 3347
sarah.moore@ajax.ca