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.
If you are interested in joining a Board or Committee, please fill out this Application for Member of Advisory Committees. Please note we only accept and review applications prior to the next Council taking office (November 2022), or if a vacancy occurs on the committee during the term. If this occurs we will post a notice on our website.
| 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 Economic Support and Recovery Task Force |
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The Business Economic Support and Recovery Task Force advises Council on matters related to local businesses and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Its focus supports the St. Marys business community now and after the outbreak has ended. The task force is made up of five local business owners and two members of Council. Council liaison: Mayor Strathdee, Councillor Edney |
| 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 |
| 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: Mayor Strathdee, 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 Pridham |
| 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 Craigmile |
| 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: Mayor Strathdee, 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 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.
Fully accessible versions of all above documents are available in print upon request.