Standing Committees of Council

Standing committees provide a forum for public input, and they make recommendations to Council on issues within their areas of responsibility.

All seven members of Council are members of standing committees, except the Audit Committee, which is made up of Council members and community members, and the Pipeline to Permit Committee which is made up of Council members, stakeholders and community members.

The City of Burlington has five standing committees of Council, including:

Our Procedure Bylaw (059-2024) provides the rules of order for Council and its committees.

Participation at meetings

Learn how you can speak at a meeting as a delegation.

Delegations may participate in-person at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or remotely via Zoom.

Committee members and the public must follow our Procedure Bylaw (059-2024), which outlines rules and procedures before the meeting, member conduct, how a business item is completed, public participation and more.

Contact Us


Legislative Services
426 Brant St., PO Box 5013
Burlington, ON  L7R 3Z6

Phone: 905-335-7777, ext. 7698
Email Legislative Services