Appointed Committees and Boards

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

Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

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

The Community Policing Advisory Committee advises and assists Council and the residents of St. Marys on matters related to community policing. 

Council liaisons: Mayor Strathdee, Councillor Winter

Community Policing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

Green Committee Terms of Reference

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

Heritage Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

Planning Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

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

Senior Services Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

Council liaisons: Mayor Strathdee, Councillor Craigmile, Councillor Edney

Board Application Form

St. Marys Public Library Board Trustee Job Description

The St. Marys Museum Board oversees the operations of the museum.

Council liaison: Councillor Hainer

Committee Application Form

St. Marys Museum Board Terms of Reference

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

Board Application Form

Youth Centre Advisory Board Constitution

Youth Council

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

Council Application Form