Appointees sought for new Haldimand OPP Detachment Board

Haldimand County is recruiting appointees for the OPP Detachment Board, a new advisory committee that replaces the police services board.

The new-look board is a requirement of the province’s Community Safety and Policing Act that went into effect April 1.

The county is accepting online applications for two community member positions. An online application form is available on the county website. The application deadline is April 11.

“This opportunity offers a chance to actively participate in shaping local law enforcement and safety initiatives,” the county noted in a news release. “Experience in local government and/or previously serving on boards and committees is considered an asset.”

To qualify as a community board member, applicants must be eligible to vote in Haldimand County, pass a criminal background check, and complete online training courses.

The new OPP Detachment Board will feature two Haldimand County council appointees, two community representatives, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation council and community appointees, plus a single provincial appointment, for a total of seven members.

Current police services board members include chair and citizen member Lorne Boyko, two Haldimand council representatives, including Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley and Ward 4 councillor Marie Trainer, plus provincial member Kelly Shaw. A second provincial member position remained vacant as of April 1.

Council will determine the representatives for the new board prior to its first meeting in May.

Haldimand is also recruiting members for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, with a deadline of April 11.