Application for the Board of Management of the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area (BIA)

Name:

Address (including postal code):

Telephone (day):

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Minimum Requirements:

Check the following that apply to you:

18 years of age or older

A resident of Stratford or an eligible elector in Stratford

Ability to regularly attend 2 meetings per month (daytime and/or evening as agreed upon by the group)

I am an employee of a tenant and have the support of my employer in this application.

I am an employee of an owner of commercial property and have the support of my employer in this Application.

I am an owner of property within the Downtown Stratford BIA boundaries

I am not prohibited by law from voting in a municipal election.

Which city centre BIA business or property are you representing (include address)?

The mandate or responsibilities of the BIA:

Champion Downtown Stratford as the cultural, commercial, and social heart of the community — active year-round and positioned for sustainable economic growth.
Preserve and celebrate the architectural heritage that defines our downtown character, while encouraging thoughtful, high-quality reinvestment and building improvements that honour the past and inspire the future.
Drive increased foot traffic and economic vitality by attracting residents, regional visitors, and tourists to experience the unique offerings of downtown businesses.
Serve as a united and influential voice for the downtown business community, fostering collaboration, innovation, and initiatives that elevate Stratford’s social, economic, and physical quality of life.
Build strong, strategic partnerships with the City of Stratford, Council, municipal staff, and community stakeholders — ensuring downtown maintains its distinct and central role in the city’s continued growth.
Position Downtown Stratford as a premier destination to shop, dine, work, invest, visit, and live — blending tradition with forward-thinking leadership.

Have you previously served on boards or committees? If yes, indicate the board or committee and years of service.

If you have served on a board, or committee, or have any other volunteer experience please describe it below and how that experience could help the BIA.

What excites you about serving as a volunteer on the BIA Board?

I acknowledge that if appointed as a member of the Board of Management of the Downtown Stratford BIA, I will be governed by all applicable legislation, City By-laws and policies for the conduct of meetings and activities, including but not limited to:

Code of Conduct
Procedural By-law for the Conduct of Meetings
Municipal Act
Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Regulations

If appointed, these documents will be supplied at the start of your Board term.

By submitting this application for consideration, you are declaring that the information in your application is true.

The City of Stratford is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion, and this commitment extends to our Committee appointments. An inclusive workplace creates a more supportive environment and ultimately helps us to provide better service to our diverse community.

Aboriginal/Indigenous Peoples are those who identify as members of First Nations (status, non-status, treaty, or non-treaty), Inuit or Metis communities in Canada. Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be an Aboriginal/Indigenous person?

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

Member of a visible minority means anyone other than aboriginal/indigenous peoples who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. We recognize that this language is outdated and that the term racialized is becoming more common. The Ontario Human Rights Commission explains that because race has its roots in social, not biological, characteristics and includes much more than skin colour, their preferred term is racialized group or person. We are using the term visible minority, not racialized group, because it is the term used by Statistics Canada in its census data.

Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a member of a visible minority?

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

The term disability covers a broad range and degree of conditions, some visible and some invisible. A disability may have been present at birth, caused by an accident, or developed over time. These include physical disabilities, hearing or vision disabilities, developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, chronic illness and mental health disabilities and addictions. A disability may be permanent, temporary, or episodic which may result in experiencing disadvantage or barriers to full participation in society.

Based on this description, do you consider yourself to be a person with a disability?

Yes

No

Prefer not to answer

Municipal Council approves all appointments. The appointment process is governed by Council’s policy on Advisory Committees. For more information, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 519-271-0250 ext. 5237.

How did you hear about this opportunity?

City website

Social media (e.g. Facebook)

Friend or co-worker

Printed newspaper advertisement

Other - specify

Personal information collected on this application is gathered in accordance with the Municipal Act, for use when making appointments to City Boards and Advisory Committees. The information on this application will be provided to the Downtown Stratford BIA Board members and to City Council for selection of members to serve on the Board of Management of the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area . The information contained on this form may be subject to disclosure under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act if circumstances warrant. Inquiries about the Act may be directed to the Clerk at (519) 271-0250, ext. 5329.

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