Please see the update to this news release issued on March 5, 2024, in the Newsroom: Apply today to join the Accessibility Advisory Committee

Oxford County seeks engaged citizens looking to make a difference in our community by joining the Active Transportation or Accessibility Advisory Committees. Each committee has one opening for a citizen member for the remainder of the 2023-2026 council term. Committee members work collaboratively to provide advice and recommendations to Oxford County Council on matters that impact our community.

The Active Transportation Advisory Committee is mandated to promote all modes of active transportation and low-carbon travel options in Oxford County. 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee provides input on the Oxford County Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, monitors federal and provincial government directives and regulations, and advocates for people living with disabilities in Oxford County.

Residents interested in applying are asked to submit, in writing or by email, an application including a resume by February 9, at 4:30 p.m. to:

Chloe Senior, Clerk, County of Oxford
P.O. Box 1614, 21 Reeve St.
Woodstock, ON N4S 7Y3
clerksoffice@oxfordcounty.ca

Volunteering for an advisory committee is a great way to share your talents and help set strategic directions for the future. Serving on a community board or advisory committee requires commitment and passion, and it can be a tremendously rewarding experience.  

More information about Oxford County’s various boards and committees, including Terms of Reference for each position, can be found online at https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/en/your-government/boards-and-committees.aspx.

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About Oxford County 

Located in southwestern Ontario at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County has a population of approximately 135,000 people across eight area municipalities that are “growing stronger together.” A partnership-oriented, two-tier municipal government, Oxford County is committed to 100% renewable energy, zero waste, zero poverty, and being 100% housed. Oxford County is situated in one of Ontario’s richest areas for farmland, with a diversified local economy that is home to an innovative agricultural industry, leading automotive manufacturers, and the Oxford County Cheese Trail. Oxford also offers a thriving local arts and culinary community, as well as conservation parks, natural areas and more than 100 kilometres of scenic trails. The County’s Strategic Plan puts forward a vision of “Working together for a healthy, vibrant, and sustainable future.” The Oxford County Administration Building is located in Woodstock, Ontario. Visit www.oxfordcounty.ca, follow us on social media, or download our Facts and Stats to learn more.