Make a difference: Become a Member of the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board

The new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 for the Province of Ontario comes into effect April 1, 2024.

 

The Town of Perth is recruiting one (1) resident to be a Community Appointee to the OPP Detachment Board for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and expiring November 15, 2026. This position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to determine objectives and priorities for the Lanark County OPP Detachment to enhance the quality of life and ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the community in keeping with the Minister of the Solicitor General’s Strategic Plan, and the OPP Detachment Board strategic plan.

 

The successful candidate shall be required to complete mandatory provincial training prior to being eligible to serve.

 

Who is eligible? Each applicant must be a resident of the Town of Perth, at least 18 years of age or older and not an employee of the Town.

 

In considering Community Appointments, preference may be given to persons demonstrating knowledge or experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:

For more information, the Terms of Reference for the OPP Detachment Board can be accessed at Perth.ca/DetachmentBoardTOR.

Interested applicants are invited to submit an application at Perth.ca/OPPBoardApp by Friday, March 15 at 12 p.m.

 

Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for the OPP Detachment Board only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.