Committee and Board Recruitment

Overview

The Public Works Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Town of Grimsby regarding infrastructure, transportation, rural and mountain issues, and other related matters.

Membership

The Public Works Advisory Committee is comprised of 2 Councillors and seven (7) community members. 

Some of the ideal characteristics of a committee member will be: 

• Special knowledge in the areas of infrastructure, transportation and rural issues
• A representation of mixed ages from youth to young families to seniors 

Meeting Information:

• Meetings will be held during weekday evenings at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority. 
• The term for community members begins April 2023 and ends in Q4 of 2026.
• The Committee will report to the Public Works Standing Committee
• Attendance at some related special events will be encouraged. 

Overview

As a member of a Committee of Adjustment, you will participate in Community Planning, dealing with Minor Variance and Consent Applications under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Planning Act. You represent the Town of Grimsby in a professional, mindful matter at all times. It is your role to represent the interests of the community.

Membership

A minimum of three (3) members and a maximum of five (5) members of the public will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.

Meeting Information:

Meetings are held the third Tuesday evening of each month. Committee of Adjustment reports to the Planning and Development Standing Committee.

Overview 

The mandate of the Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee is to advise and make recommendations to Council on matters that pertain to Economic Development within the Town of Grimsby.

Membership 

Voting members include two (2) Councillors and four (4) Community Members/Business Stakeholders. 

Meeting Information

• Meetings will be held at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• The term for community members begins April 2023 and ends in Q4 of 2026.
• The Committee reports to the Finance Standing Committee.

Overview

The Culture Advisory Committee has been established to advance and advocate for culture experiences and resources in the community. It is an amalgamation of both the Grimsby Museum Board and Grimsby Public Art Gallery Board. Additionally, the Committee will explore creative ways to deliver culture services through events and programming, as well as explore partnerships, collaborations, and resource opportunities to advance culture service goals.

Recommendations will be made towards the maintenance and growth of the inventory of Grimsby’s cultural assets, including the collections at the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and the Grimsby Museum. They will advise the Grimsby Public Art Gallery and Grimsby Museum through strategic planning and through support of activities, events and initiatives. The Culture Advisory Committee will report to the Community Services Standing Committee.

Membership

 Voting members include two (2) Councillors and seven (7) community members.

Meeting Information 

• Meetings will be held at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• The term for community members begins April 2023 and ends in Q4 of 2026.
• The Committee reports to the Community Services Standing Committee.

Overview

The Age Friendly Advisory Committee has been established to provide recommendations to Council regarding a strategy and action plan to elevate the profile, level of leadership, and engagement of seniors in the community. Additionally, recommendations will be made on how to facilitate active lifestyles for all seniors, optimize health and wellness services for seniors, and to improve access and utilization of various services and supports. 

Membership

Voting members include the Mayor and eight (8) community members.

Meeting Information

• Meetings will be held at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• The term for community members begins April 2023 and ends in Q4 of 2026.
• The Age Friendly Advisory Committee will report to the Community Services Standing Committee. 

Overview

Appointed by Council, the Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee is a group of volunteers that provides Council with advice on identifying, conserving and promoting heritage within the Town of Grimsby. The Committee provides consultation under the Ontario Heritage Act with regard to: property and district designation (Part IV and Part V designations); the Town Heritage Register; development applications involving heritage resources; and establishing easements to protect heritage items.

The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee helps to ensure that appropriate cultural heritage conservation practices are followed throughout the Town of Grimsby, in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, the Ontario Planning Act and the Town of Grimsby Official Plan and associated by-laws, for the long-term benefit of the community.

In addition to acting as an advisory body for Council, the Committee generates community involvement to promote local heritage conservation. Some of the ways that the Committee actively involves the community are: supporting public education about local heritage; reviewing proposed alterations of designated properties, including Façade Improvement Program applications, and recognizing individuals within the community who promote and protect our local heritage. 

Membership

The Committee is composed of no fewer than five (5) members with a maximum of nine (9) members, including two (2) Councillor appointments.

Meeting Information

• The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month.
• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.
• The Heritage Grimsby Advisory Committee reports to the Planning and Development Standing Committee.

Overview

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee (JAAC) includes the Town of Grimsby, Town of Lincoln, Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Town of Pelham, City of Port Colborne, City of Thorold, City of Welland, and the Township of West Lincoln. The Committee advises and assists in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free municipality for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility), including persons with disabilities. This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities.

The JAAC has the following goals:

• To promote public awareness and sensitivity about accessibility issues for persons with disabilities
• To encourage co-operation among all service and interest groups
• To communicate with all relevant levels and departments of government and service agencies and make recommendations on policy and legislation
• To identify and document relevant issues and concerns
• To create a community which encourages universal accessibility
• To recognize that the needs of all persons are constantly changing, growing and in need of refinement.

Membership

The JAAC shall be comprised of fifteen (15) members consisting of:

• A majority of the members shall be persons with disabilities. These Committee members shall be representative of gender, ethnicity and different types of visible and invisible disabilities noted in the AODA such as persons with physical (visual, speech, hearing, deaf, brain injury, use of a wheelchair); cognitive (intellectual impairments); perceptual (learning disability) and mental health disabilities

A maximum of five (5) members who may not have a disability:

• one (1) whom shall be members of the Councils of “the Municipality” who shall rotate among the municipalities on an annual basis
• four (4) shall be citizens from “the Municipality”.

Meeting Information

• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.
• Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• JAAC will report to the Corporate Services Standing Committee.

Overview

The mandate of the Grimsby Green Advisory Committee is to be an environmental advisory body that will help promote the stewardship, preservation, conservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and built environment in the Town of Grimsby to build a vibrant, complete, and healthy community. The Committee will support and advocate for responsible environmental practices and conservation of resources with respect to air, land, and water, by protecting, preserving, and restoring biodiversity and natural ecosystems. Furthermore, the scope of this committee will be reviewed and expanded to include further objectives to ensure priorities such as environmental climate change and biodiversity, preservation and protection of trees, and other items under the community services priorities. The committee name will also be considered to be more inclusive of the expanded responsibilities.

Membership

• The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee shall be composed of two (2) Councillors and seven (7) community members.

Meeting Information

• Meetings will be held at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• The term for community members begins April 2023 and ends in Q4 of 2026.
• The Grimsby Green Advisory Committee will report to the Community Services Standing Committee. 

Overview

The GPL Board operates under the authority of the Ontario Public Libraries Act (R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.44) and is comprised of ten (10) Trustees including two (2) representatives of Town Council. The Board is responsible for: 

• Developing and reviewing Library policies
• Ensuring that the Library is adequately funded to meet the evolving demand for Library materials, services and programs
• Advocating on behalf of the Library within the community and to Town Council
• Setting organizational goals and objectives through the creation of the Library’s Strategic Plan
• The recruitment and annual performance appraisal of the CEO/Chief Librarian 

To be a successful member of the board, an applicants should have: 

• Leadership and/or governance experience
• Business acumen, marketing, fundraising, finance, event planning, technology, community engagement, public relations, and/or and human resources experience 
• Experience networking in various community environments including business/corporate, education, public and not-for-profit sectors 
• Knowledge of municipal affairs and experience advocating for funding and political support 
• The ability to seek out and listen to input from all stakeholders 
• The ability to approach people and situations with an open mind 
• The ability to participate in discussion to achieve positive results 
• Availability to attend workshops, meetings or other events in order to share knowledge in support of library initiatives

Key trustee qualities 

• Interested in the future success of our community and prepared to represent its interests and concerns 
• Enthusiastic about working with other board members and the Chief Executive Officer/Chief Librarian in a team process designed to provide programs and services that meet the needs of our community 
• Available to attend board and committee meetings and prepared to contribute to the discussions 
• Open to learning about Library programs and services that will give your community an appropriate level of access to information and enrichment 
• Willing to learn about public library issues and concerns at the provincial and national levels 

Membership Information

To be a member of the Grimsby Public Library Board an applicant must be: 

• A Canadian citizen 
• At least 18 years of age 
• A resident of Grimsby 
• Not employed by the Library or the Town of Grimsby

• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.

Meeting details

• Time: 6:30 p.m. 
• When: 2nd Wednesday of each month Except July and August 
• Where: Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery Studio/Meeting Room
• A minimum time commitment of 6-8 hours per month is typically required for regular meeting preparation and attendance. Library Trustees are also urged to participate in standing and/or ad hoc committees of the Board and are encouraged to act as representatives of the Board within the greater library community.

Overview

Grimsby Power Inc. is a subsidiary of Niagara Power Inc., and is committed to providing the residents and businesses of Grimsby with a safe and reliable supply of electricity while operating effectively and efficiently at an equitable cost. GPI will report to Niagara Power Inc.

Membership

• The Committee shall be made up of a minimum of one (1) member and a maximum of twenty (20) members.
• The holders of the Common shares shall be entitled to receive notice of and to attend and vote at all meetings of the shareholders of the Corporation, and each such share shall confer the right to one vote in person or by proxy at all meetings of shareholders of the Corporation.

Meeting Information

• Meetings will be held at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• The term for community members begins April 2023 and ends in Q4 of 2026.
• Grimsby Power Inc. will report to Niagara Power Inc. 

Overview

The Mayors Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) was first established in 2005 and has held annual membership until approximately 2017.  Staff are excited to restart the Committee once again and ensure that we have a youth presence in our Committees. 

The objectives of the Committee are:

1. To advise the Mayor and Council on matters which have an impact on youth in the Town of Grimsby;
2. To identify issues and bring forward possible solutions of matters that are currently impacting youth in Grimsby;
3. To support, enhance and recommend activities in Grimsby that relate to youth;
4. To actively seek input and involvement from youth, while improving communication and access of information regarding what is available for youth in Grimsby;
5. To act as a positive advocate for the youth of Grimsby.
6. To provide leadership experience for youth.

The MYAC has been a great source of knowledge, advice and youth leadership for the community. The Committee will operate differently from many other committees in that it will hold annual membership to align better to student life.

Membership

The Committee shall be made up of a maximum of seventeen (17) voting members including the Mayor:

• Preference to at least (6) representatives from each of Blessed Trinity Highschool and West Niagara Secondary School
• A maximum of one (1) representative from grade 8 shall be included in the membership
• A maximum of two (2) representatives entering first-year studies at Niagara or Hamilton based post secondary institutions, if applicable, shall be included in the membership.
• No member of the Committee shall be younger than twelve (12) years old or older than twenty (20) years old at the beginning of the school year. 

Meeting Information

• Meetings will be held at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• The term will begin as soon as possible with annual membership changes.

Finance Standing Committee

Overview

The Finance Standing Committee is a Committee of Council and will make recommendations on financial policies and strategies for the Town, with the goal of ensuring financial sustainability, accountability and transparency in the best interests of the Town

Membership

The Town is seeking three (3) community members of the community to volunteer as community members. These members will be asked to engage by providing input into the various reports that come forward. 

Meeting Information

• The Finance Standing Committee will meet at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.

Public Works Standing Committee

Overview

The Public Works Standing Committee will oversee the activities of the Town’s Operations Department (roads and water), Engineering, and the Town’s Asset Management Plan, as well as any other matters that may require committee consideration.

Membership

The Town is seeking three (3) community members of the community to volunteer as community members. These members will be asked to engage by providing input into the various reports that come forward. 

Meeting Information

• The Public Works Standing Committee will meet at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.

Community Services Standing Committee

Overview

The Community Services Standing Committee will oversee the activities of the Town’s Community Services Department and will include matters pertaining to parks, trails, open space, facilities, recreation, and culture.

Membership

The Town is seeking three (3) community members of the community to volunteer as community members. These members will be asked to engage by providing input into the various reports that come forward. 

Meeting Information

• The Community Services Standing Committee will meet at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.

Planning and Development Standing Committee

Overview

The Planning and Development Standing Committee will oversee the activities of Planning, Development, Heritage, and Building, as well as any other matters that may require committee consideration. The Planning Open House and Statutory Meetings will continue with participation of all Members of Council.

Membership

The Town is seeking three (3) community members of the community to volunteer as community members. These members will be asked to engage by providing input into the various reports that come forward. 

Meeting Information

• The Planning and Development Standing Committee will meet at a regular date and time that is agreeable to the majority.
• Members will be appointed for a term coinciding with the term of Council or until their successors are appointed.