Make a difference by serving on a Peel Region Council Committee

November 3, 2026

Peel Region is seeking residents to help shape decisions that impact our community. Applications are now open for residents interested in serving as community members on Region Council committees. Community members contribute valuable local knowledge and diverse perspectives, helping to review important issues, provide advice and support informed decision-making by Council.

Applications are open from Monday, November 2 to Friday, November 27, 2026.

Consider applying to be a community member

Make a difference in your community by serving on a Peel Region committee. Community members bring valuable local knowledge, lived experience, and diverse perspectives to discussions that help inform Regional Council decisions.

Serving on a committee is an opportunity to contribute to issues that matter to residents, learn more about local government, collaborate with community leaders, and gain valuable governance and leadership experience.

Regional Council committees provide information and recommendations to Council on programs, services, policies, and community priorities within their mandate. Community members serve in an advisory role and help ensure decisions reflect the needs and perspectives of Peel residents.

Community member positions available

Positions are available on the following committees:

• Audit and Risk Committee: 2 community member positions.
• Accessibility Advisory Committee: minimum of 7 community member positions, including 2 group or organizational representatives that act on behalf of persons with disabilities residing in Peel Region.  
• Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism Committee: 4 community member positions.

A community member’s term will end on November 14, 2030, or when the committee for the new term is appointed.

Apply to serve on a Regional Council Committee

Interested residents can apply by completing the application online. Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

• Be a Canadian citizen.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Be a resident, owner or tenant in Peel (Brampton, Caledon, and/or Mississauga).
• Not be employed by Peel Region, the City of Mississauga, the City of Brampton or the Town of Caledon.
• Not be an elected official of Regional Council or of a municipality in Peel region.

Some committees may require additional qualifications or documents. There is no limit to the number of terms a community member may serve on a committee.

Submitting your application

Please refer to Committee member opportunities page for more details and to submit your application.  

Learn more about Peel Region’s Committees.