Appointed Committees and Boards

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. 

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. 

Community Policing Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

The Downtown Service Location Review Committee will advise and assist Council on matters specifically relating to the master planning process for organizing Town services and programs at each of the following municipal facilities:

• Town Hall (lower level and auditorium)
• St. Marys Public Library
• Train Station
• 14 Church Street North

Downtown Service Location Review Committee Terms of Reference 

The Green Advisory Committee is committed to educating the residents of St. Marys, advising the municipality and researching issues of environmental importance to the community.

Green Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

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

The Recreation Advisory Committee advises Council and the residents of St. Marys on matters relating to recreation and leisure. 

Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

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

St. Marys Public Library Board Trustee Job Description