Council, Committees & Boards

Formal meetings of Council are held in Council Chambers at Town Hall, 360 Dibble Street West, on the first and third Monday of each month commencing at 6:00 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise stated. All meetings are to be scheduled in advance with notice provided on this website and to the media. The notice procedures may be waived in emergency situations.

Committee & Board Vacancies

The term for the Town of Prescott Committees and Boards run for the term of Council which is 2026-2030. Applications are now open to volunteer on a Committee or Board that interests you. Applications are being accepted from September 23 - October 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Prescott Heritage Committee
Planning Advisory Committee
Committee of Adjustment/Property Standards
Prescott Library Board
Prescott Cemetery Board of Management
South Grenville OPP Detachment Board - Community Representative

Committees of Council generally serve for the same term as Council, with recruitment taking place shortly after the start of each new term or as needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete: https://form.jotform.com/262574144784061

Apply to become a member of a board or committee

To become a volunteer member of a Town board or committee, you must be:

A Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada
A resident of the Town of Prescott (tenant or business owner, or spouse thereof)
At least 18 years of age
Not an employee of the municipality

These qualifications are subject to the corresponding legislative authorities. (i.e. Ontario Heritage Act, Public Libraries Act, etc.)

Once an application has been received, it will be reviewed and the corresponding committee may interview candidates.

Applications will only be received when vacancies occur. Openings for various boards will be advertised here, in local print advertising, as well as social media. Contact the Clerk's Department at 613-925-2812 X 6225 to inquire about any vacancies.