The Guelph Police Services Board is composed of five members:

  • The head of the municipal council, or if the head chooses not to be a member of the Board, another member of Council appointed by resolution of the Council;
  • One member of the Council appointed by resolution of the Council;
  • One person appointed by resolution of the Council, who is neither a member of the Council nor an employee of the Muncipality (term of council); and
  • Two persons appointed by the Lietenant Governor in Council (three-year term)

Persons who are not eligible to become members of the Police Services Board:

  • A judge
  • A justice of the peace
  • A police officer
  • A person who practices criminal law as a defence counsel

Information regarding appointment by resolution of Council:

The Guelph Police Services Board is seeking nominations for the Community Member appointed by City Council. The application form for this position can be found below. Completed applications will be forwarded to the Guelph Police Services Board committee. The committee will review the applications and make a recommendation to the Guelph Police Services Board that in turn will make a recommendation to City Council.

The deadline for applications is March 3, 2023.

For further information, please contact:

Leslie LaCelle
Executive Assistant, Guelph Police Services Board
P.O. Box 31038 Willow West Postal Outlet
Guelph, ON N1H 8K1
Phone: 519-824-1212 x7213
TTY: 1-866-513-8062

Online Application Form

For information regarding appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, contact:

Appointments Officer
Operations Unit
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
George Drew Building, 25 Grosvenor Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2H3
Phone: 416-314-3104

Public Appointments Online Application Form