Guelph, Ont., August 17, 2026 – The City of Guelph is now accepting applications to join one of its many Advisory Committees of Council (ACOC). An ACOC works with City Council to help guide policy decisions and facilitate more inclusive civic participation. Members of ACOCs are collaborative and passionate individuals who care deeply for their communities and advocate for the interests of which their respective committee represents.
Those with professional and/or lived experience are encouraged to apply, the following are areas of experience applicable to an ACOC with the City:
- accessibility,
- arts and culture,
- buildings and architecture,
- economic and tourism development,
- heritage,
- natural heritage,
- transportation,
- planning,
- environment,
- waste management,
- water resources management
The application window runs for seven weeks, with the final day Friday, October 2. Visit guelph.ca/acoc to submit your application.
For additional details on how an Advisory Committee to Council functions and their role within local government, see: An Overview of Governance Framework for ACOCs.
For more information
City Clerk’s Office
519-837-5603
[email protected]
