Applications Open: Township of Muskoka Lakes Seeking Committee and Board Members for 2026-2030

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is inviting applications from community members interested in serving on various Township Committees and Boards for the 2026-2030 term of Council, by Friday, November 20, 2026.

Serving on a Township Committee or Board is an opportunity to contribute to your community, share your knowledge and experience, and play an important role in supporting local decision-making.

Current Openings:

Individual Appointment – Applicants may express interest in serving on one or more of the following Boards. Appointments are considered separately.

Public Library Board
Community Centre Hall Boards

Cross Appointments – Applicants may apply to serve on the following Committees. Members appointed through this process will serve on all four Committees.

Committee of Adjustment
Appeals Committee
Fence Viewers Committee
Property Standards Committee

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen, and an elector in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. Appointments are for a four-year term (2026–2030).

How to Apply

Interested individuals are encouraged to review the information on the Committee Recruitment webpage for more information and submit an application by Friday, November 20, 2026.

Application forms are available:

• Online on the Committee Recruitment webpage
• In person at the Clerks Department at the Township Office (1 Bailey St., Port Carling)

Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2026

Your experience and perspective can make a difference. The Township encourages eligible community members to get involved and help contribute to the future of Muskoka Lakes.

For questions or assistance, please call or address: 
Crystal Best-Sararas, Director of Legislative Services, Clerk
Township of Muskoka Lakes
P.O. Box 129, 1 Bailey Street
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T: (705) 765-3156
F: (705) 765-6755
clerks@muskokalakes.ca

Dated October 28, 2026

Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to appoint citizen members to the Township Boards and Committees.