Boards & Committees | Town of St. Marys

Council is now seeking applicants to support the 2026-2030 Planning Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee and St. Marys Library Board. Applications are being accepted until November 4, 2026.

Members of boards and committees provide input to assist Council in making decisions about municipal matters. See below for a list of the Town's boards and advisory committees, their eligibility requirements and terms of reference.

Business Improvement Area (BIA)

The St. Marys Business Improvement Area (BIA) provides leadership on projects that beautify and promote St. Marys' downtown as a unique and vibrant entertainment, social, cultural and economically viable business centre.

BIA Election

The Nomination period for the 2026-2030 BIA Board of Management is now open. Nominations may be completed online using the BIA Nomination Consent Form, between October 5 and October 22 at 2:00 p.m. The election will be held on Monday, November 16 between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Council Chamber at Town Hall. More details will be shared with the BIA membership through email.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment considers applications for minor variances from the Zoning By-law, applications for land division (consent to sever land) and variances to the fence by-law and any other specified by Council that implements the Official Plan.

Committee of Adjustment Terms of Reference

Application for Committee of Adjustment Form

Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee

The Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee (also known as Heritage St. Marys) makes recommendations to Council about St. Marys’ built heritage and other heritage features.

Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Application for Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee

Joint Compliance Audit Committee (JCAC)

The powers and functions of the JCAC are set out in sections 88.33 through 88.36 of the Municipal Elections Act. The JCAC is a quasi-judicial body and does not report to Council. The Committee is to carry out the functions of a compliance audit committee as set out in the Act, related to municipal elections.

Planning Advisory Committee

The Planning Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Council on community planning matters, developments and policies, and provides guidance in areas related to land use planning.

Planning Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Application for Planning Advisory Committee

St. Marys Public Library Board

The St. Marys Public Library Board oversees the public library and Adult Learning Program of Perth.

St. Marys Public Library Board Trustee Job Description

Application for St. Mary Public Library Board

For current committee meeting times, please visit the Council and Committees calendar.

If you require any documents listed on this page in an alternate format, please contact the Clerk's Office at 519-284-2340 or clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca.