Applications open for airport and library board appointments

Individuals looking to lend their knowledge to the Niagara District Airport Commission, or the St. Catharines Public Library Board (SCPL), are encouraged to apply for positions.

The City is looking for three individuals who will represent the municipality on the airport commission, and seven citizens for the SCPL. Those successfully appointed will serve a four-year term.

The Niagara District Airport Commission manages the Niagara District Airport on behalf of the City of St. Catharines, the City of Niagara Falls and the Town of Niagara-on-the- Lake. The commission establishes the airport's strategic direction and operating policies, develops and oversees annual operating budgets, and appoints the CEO. Visit their website to learn more at niagaradistrictairport.com.

The St. Catharines Public Library Board manages and governs the operations of the St. Catharines Public Library, and establishes policies related to the provision and development of public library services to the citizens of St. Catharines. Visit their website to learn more at myscpl.ca/about-us/library-board.

Note that the positions are unpaid, volunteer positions and that individuals must be at least 18 years old to apply. If an interested individual would like to apply for a position on both boards, a separate application needs to be filled out for each one.

Anyone wishing to apply can fill out an application form online at stcatharines.ca/boards. Applications for the Niagara District Airport Commission close Jan. 31 at noon and applications for the St. Catharines Public Library Board will remain open until Feb. 10 at noon. Anyone requiring assistance with the application form can contact the office of the City Clerk at clerks@stcatharines.ca or call 905.688.5601 ext. 1512. Individuals will be appointed in February or March.

At this time the City is only accepting applications for the Niagara District Airport Commission and Library Board, however, recruitment efforts for the City’s other advisory committees and task forces are expected to begin shortly.