The Town of Amherst is looking for interested citizens to fill a volunteer vacancy on the Amherst Board of Police Commissioners, and a volunteer vacancy on the Planning Advisory Committee.
The Amherst Board of Police Commissioners acts as a liaison between the Amherst Police Department and Amherst Town Council.
The role of the Planning Advisory Committee is to advise Council with respect to land use planning matters. This Committee also acts as the Dangerous and Unsightly Premises Committee and the Heritage Advisory Committee.
To be a candidate for appointment, a person must demonstrate all the following qualifications to the satisfaction of Council:
- Be a resident of Amherst
- Possess a knowledge of related-community issues
- Be of good character
- Possess the skills and abilities to carry out related responsibilities
- Consent to criminal record and background checks
Please provide a written letter of your background and interests to Natalie LeBlanc, Municipal Clerk, PO Box 516, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS B4H 4A1 or by email to
All applications must be received by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
