The Town of Mono is seeking applications from qualified individuals to become the Town of Mono Community Member of the Mulmur, Melancthon, Mono OPP Detachment Board.
On April 1, 2024, the Province of Ontario proclaimed the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019 which mandates that communities serviced by the OPP replace their Police Services Boards with OPP Detachment Boards. The Province of Ontario has directed that the Township of Mulmur, Township of Melancthon and Town of Mono shall form one OPP Detachment Board.
The key responsibilities of the OPP detachment board include:
- develop a local action plan and policies;
- determine objectives and priorities for the detachment;
- prepare estimates for the board’s operation and submit to every municipality served by the detachment;
- provide an annual report to every municipality served by the detachment;
- advise the Detachment Commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment;
- consult on the selection of a Detachment Commander; and
- monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander.
OPP Detachment Boards are empowered to make local policies for policing services after consultation with the Detachment Commander.
Appointees to OPP Detachment Boards should be active members of their community with an awareness of community safety issues and programs within their local community. Boards meet a minimum of four times per year. Appointees are required to undergo a police record check. Sections 33 & 34 of the Community Safety and Policing Act sets out the eligibility requirements.
Submit your application online.
Applications must be received by May 5, 2024.