Request for Applications to Serve on Voluntary Committees
The Municipality of the District of Yarmouth is interested in receiving applications from residents who may be willing to serve on various committees or boards of the Municipality. Interested individuals who would like to serve on any of the following committees or boards are invited to submit an application form by email to
Current vacancies
The Municipality is looking for passionate individuals to fill key vacancies on the following committees and boards. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in your own community!
1. Audit Committee
2. Joint Police Advisory Committee
3. Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA)
4. Planning Advisory Committee
5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee:
This is an opportunity to contribute your voice and ideas to help shape the Municipality’s ongoing efforts to foster a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment. We are seeking individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, particularly those from under-represented or underserved communities or groups, who are passionate about making a positive impact in our community. As a member of the DEI Advisory Committee, you will collaborate with others to offer valuable insights, advise on DEI initiatives, and work toward creating a Municipality where everyone feels respected and valued. If you are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion, we encourage you to apply and be part of this important work.
6. Accessibility Advisory Committee:
We are seeking applications from individuals with disabilities or organization that represents persons with a disability to join our Accessibility Advisory Committee. This committee plays a crucial role in advising on ways to enhance accessibility, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of ability, have equal opportunities to access municipal services. We value the insights and lived experiences of individuals who can contribute to shaping inclusive policies and practices. If you are passionate about making a difference and advocating for accessibility, we encourage you to apply and help us create a more accessible and equitable environment for all.
Application Deadline: December 12, 2024
If you're interested in contributing to your community, please send your application and resume to Human Resources or drop them off at the Administration Building located at 932 Hwy 1, Hebron, NS.
Committee Descriptions
Planning Advisory Committee
The mandate of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is to provide advice and recommendations to Council in the preparation, amendment or revision of planning strategies, land-use-by-laws, zonings, subdivision by-laws and on land use matters generally. These are documents that outline council's vision for where, when and how the municipality will grow and develop, while the by-laws identify and enforce that vision.
The PAC has 3 citizen representatives. Currently, the committee consists of 11 members, including staff, Councillors and citizens. The PAC normally meets on the third Tuesday evening of the month, and the agenda and minutes can be found on our website. These meetings are open to the public.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, a standing committee of Council, shall advise and assist Municipal Council in promoting and celebrating our diverse community. This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs, and services resulting in recommendations that will encourage full participation by diverse communities in MODY. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee Terms of Reference .
Yarmouth Recreation Committee
The Yarmouth Recreation Committee is the municipal entity responsible for recreational and leisure services for the Town of Yarmouth and the Municipality of Yarmouth. Yarmouth Recreation provides recreational programming and services for the residents of both the Town and the Municipality of Yarmouth.
The committee is composed of Councillors, staff and community representatives from each municipal unit. The committee's role is defined as follows:
To provide recreational services and/or programs for the residents of the Town and Municipality in accordance with approved policies.
The committee is responsible for providing direction and to receive recommendations from the staff. relative to the recreational programs, facilities, services and activities.
The Yarmouth Recreation Committee meets the first Wednesday of every other month at 5:30 pm in the Municipality or Town of Yarmouth.
Joint Police Advisory Committee
The Joint Police Advisory Committee advises the Municipality of Yarmouth and the Municipality of Argyle in relation to the enforcement of the law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime. Its role is to:
- Determine, in consultation with Councils, priorities, objectives and goals respecting police services In the two municipalities.
- Act as a liaison between the community and the Yarmouth Rural RCMP.
The Joint Police Advisory Committee meets twice a year at the RCMP Rural Detachment.
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Municipality of Yarmouth recognizes the importance of protecting the heritage properties within the municipality. These refer to buildings, streetscapes, sites and other structures of historical, cultural and architectural merit.
Some of the responsibilities of the Heritage Advisory Committee are to evaluate applications made by individuals or organizations to register property as a Municipal Heritage Property, to advise on applications to substantially alter or demolish heritage properties in the municipality, and to recommend that a property be placed in the Municipal Registry, in which there are now more than thirty buildings, monuments, and sites in the Municipality of Yarmouth. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference .
Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA)
The Yarmouth and Acadian Shores Tourism Association (YASTA) is the destination marketing organization for the provincially recognized tourism region of Yarmouth and Acadian Shores.
The organization is a not-for-profit partnership of the three municipalities in Yarmouth County and the Marketing and Promotions Levy Advisory Committee. YASTA works to market the region as a tourism destination and works to develop new tourism products that motivate visitors to travel and visit our location. There are twelve regional representatives on the board of directors that are appointed by the partners. The board has one elected official from each municipality and two tourism representatives for a total of three seats per partner.
Accessibility Advisory Committee
The Accessibility Advisory Committee advises and assists Municipal Council in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free Municipality of Yarmouth for citizens of all abilities, including persons with disabilities. This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference .
Mariners Centre Management Board
The Mariners Centre Management Board is responsible for creating strategic decisions for the Mariners Centre, approving budgets, accepting financial statements, giving direction to the CEO, entering into and re-negotiating agreements with third parties and much more.
Audit Committee
The audit committee enhances the credibility of financial reporting, the independence of external auditors, and increases the reliability of financial reporting. The primary purpose of the audit committee is to procure, liaise and oversee the work of the external auditor. pdf Municipality of Yarmouth Audit Committee Terms of Reference
Fence Arbitration Committee
The Fence Arbitration Committee hears complaints related to agricultural fencing matters.
Western Regional Housing Authority
The Western Regional Housing Authority is responsible for the maintenance of safe, suitable, and affordable housing for the benefit of low-income Nova Scotians and for administering tenant applications and placements, and resolving tenant issues.
Yarmouth International Airport Corporation
The Yarmouth International Airport Corporation is a municipal corporation responsible for all aspects of the development of the Yarmouth International Airport (YQI). The Municipality of Yarmouth partners with the Municipality of Argyle and the Town of Yarmouth to form and support the corporation.
