Committees and Boards
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The Municipality of Trent Lakes has established boards and committees to provide advice and recommendations to Council. Most committees include members of the public and members of Council.
The Province legislates some committees and boards. Council also creates committees to address a specific topic or facility. Council may create an ad hoc committee on a temporary basis with a specific end date.
Meetings
View our council calendar to learn about upcoming committee meetings and review the meeting agendas and minutes online. All committees must provide a report to Council at least once per year.
Our committees and boards
Each advisory committee is guided by the Terms of Reference approved by Council.
Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee |
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The Ontario Planning Act establishes the authority for the Committee of Adjustment to make decisions on minor variances. The Appeals Committee considers, and makes decisions on, appeals to order issued under the Municipality's Property Standards By-law and Animal Control By-law. Agendas and minutesView the agendas and minutes to stay informed. Committee membersMeet the current members of the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee:
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Environmental Advisory Committee |
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The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) acts as an advisory body to Council. They make recommendations to Council on environmental issues including the protection, conservation, and enhancement of natural systems and resources. Review the Terms of Reference to learn about the roles and responsibilities of the committee. Agendas and minutesView the agendas and minutes to stay informed. Committee membersMeet the current members of the Environmental Advisory Committee:
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Police Services Board |
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The Municipality of Trent Lakes contracts the Ontario Provincial Police for police protection within the community. The Police Services Act requires a municipality to appoint a Police Services Board. The Trent Lakes Police Services Board consists of 1 member of Council appointed by resolution, 1 person appointed by resolution of Council who is neither a member of Council nor an employee of the Municipality, and 1 person appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The responsibilities of the Police Services Board are set out in the Police Services Act. The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the Municipalities. Agendas and minutesView the meeting agendas and minutes to stay informed. Board membersMeet the current members of the Police Services Board:
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Library Board |
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The Trent Lakes Public Library Board operates under the authority of the Public Libraries Act, which defines the library's roles and responsibilities to the municipality and the province, and defines the services it is required to deliver. The Act establishes the Library Board as the governing body, responsible for setting policies and directing the affairs of the Library. The Board is also responsible for hiring a CEO who is responsible for carrying out the directions of the Board and the day-to-day operations of the Trent Lakes Public Library. Board documentsReview our meeting agendas and minutes to stay informed. Board membersMeet the current members of the Library Board:
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Looking for information on a previous committee? Review the minutes of past meetings here.
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