Public notice
Notice to Members of the Public Wishing to Serve on the Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board
The Regional Municipality of Peel invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving as a Citizen Appointee to the Peel Regional Police Services Board (PPSB) for a term ending November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Regional Council.
The PPSB is responsible for the provisions of police services, law enforcement and crime prevention within Peel region.
Minimum eligibility requirements
A candidate shall be:
- a resident of the Peel region, or the owner or tenant of land in the Peel region, or spouse of such person; and
- a Canadian citizen at least 18 years of age.
A candidate shall not be:
- A member of the Legislative Assembly, the Senate or House of Commons
- An elected official of Council; a member of Regional Council
- A crown employee
- An employee of a municipality
- A judge, or justice of the peace
- Otherwise disqualified from holding office or voting
- A police officer; and
- A person who practices criminal law as a defence counsel.
Preferred qualifications
- Have skills or leadership in a business or a profession which demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a board.
- Have demonstrated history of community service; be of good character (candidates will be required to provide, as a condition of appointment, confirmation that they do not have a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted).
- Have specific knowledge or experience which may be an asset to the Board (e.g., finance or human resources).
- Have ability to devote up to 20 hours per month to PPSB matters, including availability during normal business hours.
Information regarding the PPSB, including the meeting schedule and the Police Services Act and Members of Police Services Boards Code of Conduct is available at peelpoliceboard.ca
How to apply
- Complete the online application form and submit it to regional.clerk@peelregion.ca
- Contact the Office of the Regional Clerk by email at regional.clerk@peelregion.ca or by phone at 905-791-7800, ext. 4465, to obtain the required application form.
Contacts
Helena West
Legislative Specialist
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, 5th Fl.
Brampton, ON L6T 4B9
Aretha Adams, Regional Clerk
Region of Peel
10 Peel Centre Drive, Suite A, 5th Fl.
Brampton, ON L6T 4B9
Application deadline: January 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews of selected applicants will take place in early 2023.
Information is collected under the Police Services Act s.27 and used to determine suitability for the "citizen" appointment to the Peel Police Services Board.
The Region of Peel is committed to ensuring that all Regional services, programs and facilities are inclusive and accessible for persons with disabilities. Please contact the Clerk’s Office if you need any disability accommodations.
