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Municipality of West Perth
160 Wellington Street, P.O. Box 609, Mitchell ON N0K 1N0
Boards and Committees
The Municipality of West Perth has advisory committees and boards to support Mayor and Council. These groups work with Council to improve services and programs for the community.
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Click here to view the 2023 Board and Committee Appointments By-law.
Board and Committee Applications
Want to make a difference in our community? Become a volunteer member (or just a volunteer for) of one of our Boards or Committees. The four (4) year term of Council and Committee started October 24, 2022.
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If you are interested in serving on a board or committee, please fill out the application form and return it to the Clerk’s Department. You can fill out an online application form to directly send to the Clerk or download a printable application.
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Board and Committee Descriptions
| County of Perth Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The County of Perth has a Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) made up of people who live across the county. Under the law, the majority of AAC members must be people with a disability. Some of the activities of the Perth County AAC include:
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| Committee of Adjustment |
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The Committee of Adjustment is authorized by the Ontario Planning Act to grant minor variances from the provisions of the Zoning By-law, to permit extensions, enlargements or variations of existing legal non-conforming uses. Committee MembersDeputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky |
| Court of Revision |
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The Court of Revision hears appeals on assessments of costs for Municipal Drainage Works under the Drainage Act. Court of Revision MembersMayor Walter McKenzie |
| Economic Development Committee |
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The Economic Development Committee will make recommendations to Council on matters that will foster and enhance a strong and stable economy, consistent with the attributes of an environmentally sustainable community. The Committee will support and assist Council with its efforts to generate and sustain employment, business and industrial investment. Terms of ReferenceCommittee MembersDeputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky |
| Elma-Logan Arena Park Committee |
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The Elma Logan Arena Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on recreational policies and programs specifically related to the Elma Logan Recreation Complex. Committee Representatives1 council member |
| Environment, Forestry & Trails Committee |
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The Environment, Forestry & Trails Committee is an advisory committee that provides information, advice and assistance to Council and staff on issues relative to environmental issues, forestry, trails, passive parks, and wetlands, as aligned with Corporate Strategic Plans impacting the Municipality of West Perth. Committee MembersCouncillor Diane Chessell |
| Environmental Services Committee |
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The Environmental Services Committee advises and assists the Council with respect to all matters pertaining to drinking water systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems and solid waste management sites within the Municipality of West Perth. This committee also advises and assists Council with ensuring compliance with regulations governing the operation of those aforementioned municipal services. Committee MembersMayor Walter McKenzie |
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Executive Committee |
Committee MembersMayor Walter McKenzie |
| Fence Viewers Committee |
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The Fence Viewers Committee is appointed by Council pursuant to the provisions of the Line Fences Act to deal with matters related to the arbitration process when neighbours cannot agree on the construction, reconstruction or maintenance of a Line Fence. |
| Fullarton Conservation Area Committee* |
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The Fullarton Conservation Area Committee manages the trails, pavilion and pond leased to the Municipality by the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. Committee Members
Councillor Steve Herold |
| Heritage and Culture Committee |
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The West Perth Heritage & Culture Committee is an advisory committee that provides information, advice and assistance to Council and staff of the Municipality of West Perth on heritage related matters impacting the Municipality (primarily Seaforth and District Community Centre). Committee MembersCouncillor Doug Feltz |
| Huron East Recreation Advisory Committee |
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The Huron East Recreation Advisory Committee provides advice and recommendations to Huron East Council on recreational policies and programs specifically related to the Seaforth Recreation Centre. More information on this committee can be found HERE. Committee MembersCouncillor Ryan Duck |
| Library Board |
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The West Perth Public Library Board manages the operation of the West Perth Public Library under the Public Libraries Act. Board MembersCouncillor Andrew Fournier |
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Mitchell BIA Board of Directors |
Board MembersCouncillor Murray Rose |
| West Perth Arena Building Condition Assessment Task Force (WPACATF) |
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The West Perth Arena & Community Centre Task Force (WPACATF) will assist the Municipality of West Perth in planning for the facility's future. The Task Force will:
1. Review the Building Condition Assessment (BCA) Report and the 10-year capital plan. 2. Recommend maintenance priorities, necessary upgrades, and redevelopment options. 3. Prioritize accessibility upgrades in line with BCA findings and AODA requirements. 4. Align recommendations with the Recreation Master Plan, Asset Management Plan, and financial strategy. 5. Provide formal recommendations and progress updates to the Council throughout the project.
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| Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board |
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The West Perth Police Services Board is established by the Police Services Act to:
Perth County Opp Detachment Police Service BoardMembership
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| Property Standards Committee |
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The Property Standards Committee has the full delegation of the authority in the Building Code Act and the Municipal Act to hear appeals from property owners/occupants who have been served with a Property Standards Order to which they have taken issue with such Order. (Section 15.3(1) BCA) Committee MembersCouncillor Nicholas Vink |
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West Perth Municipal Cemetery Committee |
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The West Perth Municipal Cemetery Committee is a Statutory Board established by Council with specific authority granted by the Province of Ontario under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, c33. The Cemetery Board must:
Committee MembersDeputy Mayor Dean Trentowsky |