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The Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee (OFGAC) was established in the fall of 2001 to advise Ottawa City Council and provide a forum for citizens on issues related to trees and forests.

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Get Involved

There are many ways you can get involved with our committee's work:

  1. Attend our monthly public meetings and offer to volunteer
  2. Apply to sit on the committee

1. Attend a meeting & offer to volunteer

Our list of upcoming meetings is posted on the City of Ottawa's website:
http://ottawa.ca/cgi-bin/docs.pl?t=1&lang=en&date_y=2011&c=64

2. Become an Advisory Committee Member

We, the Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee, are actively looking to add new members to the group. If you are a resident of the City of Ottawa, over 18 years of age, and are concerned about the city's greenspaces and forests, add your voice and become an advocate in promoting conservation efforts. We welcome persons who are willing to work with us at preserving and enhancing the city's greenspaces and forests, which includes meadows, wetlands and woodlots.  Get involved and play an active role.

 

You can make a difference by becoming a volunteer member of the Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee. The City can benefit greatly from your expertise, enthusiasm and civic pride.  Advisory committees provide advice to City Council and contribute to the development of policies, programs and initiatives.

 

We meet once a month and our meetings are open to the public. We normally meet at City Hall on Laurier Avenue West, in the Colonel By Room on the 2nd floor. The schedule for all of the Advisory Committees' meetings are posted on the city's website, including agendas (posted a week before the meeting) and minutes of meetings.

 

For more information download this fact sheet [PDF, 30kB]

Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

What are my responsibilities as a committee or board member?

  • Members serve terms of one, two, three and four years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms on the same committee.
  • Meetings are generally held once a month, mostly in the evening, however members are expected to participate on one or more subcommittee/working group meetings.
  • The City’s Participation Expense Policy can help cover members’ costs for child care, parking, bus fare and mileage.

Who is eligible?

  • Residents of the City of Ottawa who are 18 years of age or older are eligible for appointment.
  • Membership will, as much as possible, reflect Ottawa’s diversity and demographics in such areas as gender, official language, geographic representation, race and disability.

How do I apply?

  • Once per year, the City posts application forms and instructions here
  • Contact the City Clerk's Branch to find out when the next intake will take place.

    City Clerk's Branch
    City of Ottawa
    110 Laurier Avenue West
    Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
    Fax: 613-580-9609

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Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1
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