Appointed Committees and Boards
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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 advisory boards and committees, their eligibility requirements and terms of reference.
| Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The Accessibility Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Council on ways to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and methods to identify, remove and prevent barriers to their full participation in the community. The committee assists the Town in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free municipality for citizens of all abilities and promotes accessibility within the community to increase education and awareness. Council liaison: Councillor Hainer |
| Business Improvement Area |
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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. Council liaison: Councillor Winter, Councillor Hainer |
| Committee of Adjustment |
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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. |
| Community Policing Advisory Committee |
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The Community Policing Advisory Committee advises and assists Council and the residents of St. Marys on matters related to community policing. Council liaisons: Councillor Edney, Councillor Winter |
| Green Committee |
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The Green Committee is committed to educating the residents of St. Marys, advising the municipality and researching issues of environmental importance to the community. Council liaison: Councillor Craigmile |
| Heritage Advisory Committee |
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The Heritage Advisory Committee (also known as Heritage St. Marys) makes recommendations to Council about St. Marys’ built heritage and other heritage features. Council liaison: Councillor Pridham |
| Planning Advisory Committee |
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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. Council liaisons: Councillor Hainer, Councillor Pridham |
| Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee |
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The Recreation Advisory Committee advises Council and the residents of St. Marys on matters relating to recreation and leisure. Council liaison: Councillor Pridham Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee Terms of Reference |
| Senior Services Advisory Committee |
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The Senior Services Advisory Committee advises Council on all aspects of the provision of senior services and programming in St. Marys, and promotes and maintains communication with the public on senior services’ needs. Council liaison: Councillor Winter |
| St. Marys Public Library Board |
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The St. Marys Public Library Board oversees the public library and Adult Learning Programs of Perth. Council liaisons: Councillor Pridham, Councillor Craigmile, Councillor Edney |
| St. Marys Museum Advisory Committee |
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The St. Marys Museum Board oversees the operations of the museum. Council liaison: Councillor Hainer |
| Youth Centre Advisory Board |
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The Youth Centre Advisory Board (known as the Friends of the St. Marys Youth Centre) promotes public awareness and recognition of the Youth Centre, raises funds for the purchase of equipment, promotional materials and special events, and assists with Youth Centre programs and activities. Council liaison: Councillor Edney |
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Youth Council |
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The St. Marys Youth Council provides a voice for youth in St. Marys by making recommendations and providing guidance to Council on issues affecting young people. Council liaison: Councillor Edney |
For current committee meeting times, please visit the Council and Committees calendar.