Police Board

How to become a Board Member

Vision Statement:

Morden-Manitoba’s safest community.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Morden Police Board is to provide civilian oversight and governance that enables the city’s police service to fulfill its role and ensures a safe and secure community.

Police Board Meetings

All members of the Police Board attend these quarterly meetings in which all matters related to the governance and civilian oversight of the Morden Police Service are covered.

Board Meetings

March 21, 2024 | 2:30-5:00 pm – Morden Civic Centre

June 20, 2024 | 2:30-5:00 pm – Morden Civic Centre

September 19, 2024 | 2:30-5:00 pm – Morden Civic Centre

December 19, 2024 | 2:30-5:00 pm – Morden Civic Centre

Meeting Minutes

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

For older minutes and agendas, please contact the Morden Police Service.

Request for Public Comment/Agenda Topic
Morden Police Board meetings are open to the public to attend as an audience only. If you wish to speak or you have an item to put on the agenda, please send in your request to the Chair of the Board at least two weeks prior to the meeting date.

Morden Police Board Members

Lee Bassett – Chair
Serge Peters
Colin Harbinson
Brenda Klassen
Gord Maddock
Irma Maier

How often are meetings held?

The Police Board must hold a meeting at least once every three months. These meetings are open to the public. People wishing to speak must register when they arrive. Comments need to be kept to three minutes and the total time allowed for public comment is 45 minutes. Meeting dates are: The by-law states that the board will consist of at least five members:

  • 2 – Council members or employees of the City of Morden
  • 1 – At Large person appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council
  • 2 – Citizens appointed by Council

What were the eligibility requirements to be a Police Board Member?

  • At least 18 years of age,
  • A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and
  • Resides in, is employed in or has a business interest in the municipality or another area in which the police service provides policing services.

How did interested people apply?

Anyone interested in serving on the police board was asked to apply in writing to the City of Morden, 100 – 195 Stephen Street, Morden, R6M 1V3, stating why they felt they would be a good representative on the board. All applications needed to be originals with a signature so they were asked not to send them by email.

Is there any remuneration for being on the board?

The Council may provide for reasonable remuneration to members of the police board who are not members of the Council.