Police Services Board Members needed

The Manitoulin Police Services Board 1 is currently looking for 2 community representatives and 2 provincial representatives to sit on the board. Members should be active members of their community and have a general knowledge of OPP Detachment board duties and community safety issues.

The appointment of members to the board is on a 4-year term, in line with the term of municipal council. Manitoulin Police Services Board 1 meetings will be held at a minimum of 4 times per year.

The Key Responsibilities of the Board include: 

• Consult with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a detachment commander and otherwise participate in accordance with the regulations in the selection of the Detachment Commander
• Determine objectives and priorities for the detachment
• Advise the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided
• Monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander
• Review reports from the Detachment Commander regarding policing provided by the detachment
• On or before June 30 in each year, provide an annual report to the municipalities regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities

Anyone wishing to submit their name as a candidate to sit on the board as a municipal representative are welcomed to do so at their respective municipal office, the deadline for submissions is August 14, 2024

Anyone wishing to submit their name as a candidate to sit on the board as a provincial representative are welcomed to do so by going to the provincial appointment website at https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/. There are currently 2 vacant positions; once the positions are advertised, apply by following the steps outlined.