Boards and Committees
Application for Board or Committee appointment can be found here:
Application For Committee Or Board Appointment
OPP Detachment Board – Ear Falls Community Representative
We are inviting applications from community members interested in serving on the OPP Detachment Board, which was established on April 1, 2024, and is shared with the Municipality of Red Lake.
The Board will be responsible to:
- Ensure the community has appropriate policing to meet its needs.
- Contribute to the safety and well-being of the community.
- Assist in the direction of future policing needs of the community.
The Joint Board will consist of:
- One elected official from Ear Falls,
- One elected official from Red Lake,
- A Provincial Appointee, and
- Two community members (ideally one from Ear Falls and one from Red Lake).
The Township of Ear Falls is seeking applications from Ear Falls residents who would be interested in serving as a Community Member on the Board for the upcoming term of Council – November 30th, 2030. The current Community Representative is eligible to apply for reappointment, and application from other interested community members are welcome. This opportunity offers a chance to actively participate in shaping local law enforcement and safety initiatives.
Do you qualify? You must:
- Be an eligible elector in the Township of Ear Falls (although consideration may be given to residents in the region who do not qualify as an Ear Falls elector if there are no qualified applicants)
- Pass a Criminal Reference Check
- Agree to complete the required training and to comply with the Code of Conduct, once appointed to the Board.
As set out in the Community Safety and Policing Act and Regulations, appointees to the Board will receive compensation at a per-diem rate and will be reimbursed for travel mileage to and from meetings. Meetings will be held quarterly, and some special meetings may be required.
Completed applications may be submitted by November 9, 2026
- In Person: Municipal Office, 2 Willow Crescent, Ear Falls
- By Email: sjeffries@ear-falls.com
Ear Falls Public Library Board – Five (5) Positions Available
The Township of Ear Falls is inviting applications from community members interested in serving on the Ear Falls Public Library Board.
The Library Board plays an important role in supporting library services within our community by providing governance, establishing policies, and helping guide the future direction of the Ear Falls Public Library.
Five (5) positions are available for appointment by Council.
The term of appointment will coincide with the term of the incoming Municipal Council, ending November 14, 2030.
Residents interested in contributing to their community and supporting local library services are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Application forms are available at the Municipal Office, the Ear Falls Public Library, or via the link to the application at the top of this page.
Completed applications may be submitted by November 9, 2026
- In Person: Municipal Office, 2 Willow Crescent, Ear Falls
- By Email: sjeffries@ear-falls.com
Local Citizen Advisory Committee – Ear Falls Community Representative
The Township of Ear Falls is inviting applications from community members interested in serving on the Red Lake District Resource Management Advisory Committee (LCC) as an Ear Falls Community Representative.
The Red Lake District Resource Management Advisory Committee’s (LCC) primary purpose is to contribute toward sounds decision making and assistance in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Forest Management Plans applicable to the Red Lake District (i.e.. Red Lake Forest – Red Lake Forest Management Company, Trout Lake Forest – Dryden Fibre Canada, Whitefeather - Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority). The Red Lake District Resource Management Advisory Committee (LCC) is an advisory council and is required under the forest management planning obligations.
One (1) position are available for appointment by Council.
The term of appointment will coincide with the term of the incoming Municipal Council, ending November 14, 2030. The selected community members will be expected to represent the Township’s interest by attending committee meetings and special functions, including public forums, and reporting back to Council.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting:
Len Hercun Myles Perchuk
Chairperson MNR LCC Facilitator
807-222-2447 807-727-1390
Personal information will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.31. For further information, please contact Myles Perchuk, MNR LCC Facilitator, at (807) 727-1390.
Completed applications may be submitted by November 9, 2026
- In Person: Municipal Office, 2 Willow Crescent, Ear Falls
- By Email: sjeffries@ear-falls.com