Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 13 Dec 2018, p. 10

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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 13 ,2 01 8 | 10 haltonhills.ca 2019-2022 Town of Halton Hills Boards and Committees haltonhills.ca Get Involved! Join a Committee 2019-2022 Citizen Applications to Serve on Town of Halton Hills Boards and Committees Boards and committees play an important role in the democratic process. Members of the public appointed to serve on a Town Board or Committee provide Council with a variety of diverse perspectives, specialized skills and expertise specific to the mandate of the public body they serve. As a member you represent council and the community, and as well understand and are committed to the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills' Core Values. The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the following committees. THE COMMITTEES: Committee of Adjustment • consists of five (5) citizen members • regular monthly meetings • remuneration of $100.24 for member per meeting (2018 Rate) • to act as a decision-making body which considers applications for minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-laws and applications to sever parcels of land Heritage Halton Hills • consists of eleven (11) members • regular monthly meetings • to act as an advisory body respecting the designation of buildings of historical and architectural interest under the Ontario Heritage Act Halton Hills Public Library Board • consists of nine (9) citizen members, plus two Council representatives • must be able to attend monthly meetings, and dedicate time to Library Board activitie • sets policy for the governance of the Library in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. • for additional information regarding the library board please refer to http://www.hhpl.on.ca/ Property Standards Committee/Town of Halton Hills Fence Viewers • this joint position consists of three (3) citizen members • meets on an as needed basis to attend fence viewings or to hear appeals by property owners • to act as a decision-making body to hear appeals by property owners regarding Orders to Comply issued under the Town's Property Standards By-law • to act as fence viewers responsible for arbitrating a dispute between neighbouring landowners where one owner wants to construct, repair or maintain a fence on the common boundary, but is unable to reach an agreement with other owner(s) • remuneration is $50 per attendance/meeting Site Alteration Committee • consists of four (4) citizen members with farming expertise and/or community related experience • meets on an as needed basis • to act as a decision-making body to hear concerns from Halton Hills residents regarding issues under the Town's Site Alteration By-law Active Transportation Committee • Consists of (8) citizen members from the business, industry, education, and recreation sector • quarterly meetings • Act as an advisory committee to provide advice and input to the Town of Halton Hills on matters relating to the design, construction and funding of multi-use and inter-connecting trail system, and cycling systems in the Town of Halton Hills • Implement active transportation policies, programs and facilities • Identify issues that impact trail and cycling development in Halton Hills • Strive for streets and trails that provide for safe, convenient efficient and accessible use by all users - pedestrians of all ages and abilities, people with disabilities, cyclists • Educate and promote the environmental, social, economic and health benefits of active transportation Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee • consists of nine (9) citizen members • bi-monthly meetings • acts as an advisory committee to provide advice and input to the Town of Halton Hills to fulfill obligations under the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY • Must be a resident of the Town of Halton Hills. • Over the age of 18 years. • Not employed by the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills. • All positions are for a term to expire in December 2022 APPLICATION PROCESS • submit an application form which can be obtained on the Town's website at https://www. haltonhills.ca/committees/JoinCommittees.php • list the Committee(s) in which you are interested, and in order of priority • submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018 to: Renée Brown Deputy Clerk - Legislation & Elections 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 (905) 873-2601 x 2333 Fax - 905-873-1431 Email: reneeb@haltonhills.ca If you have any inquiries or if you wish to receive additional information about a committee please contact Renée Brown at (905)873-2601 ext. 2333 or reneeb@haltonhills.ca . Interviews will take place in late January or early February 2019 and the selection committee will make recommendations for appointments to Council. Notice of Public Meeting 125 Council Seeking Input on Recreational Cannabis in Halton Hills This is to advise that the Halton Hills Town Council will be considering public input on recreational cannabis at the council meeting to be held Monday, December 17, 2018, in Council Chambers, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Georgetown. The purpose of the public meeting is to inform and consult on matters related to recreational cannabis and the upcoming recommendation before council to opt-out of allowing retail cannabis stores until such time as full public consultation can be completed in keeping with the Town of Halton Hills Public Engagement Charter. If you wish to register to speak to council at the December 17 meeting, please contact the Clerk's Division at 905-873-2601 Ext. 2333 by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2018. 126

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