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 Town extends deadline for submitting applications to Various Boards and CommitteesThe Council for the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills is pleased to extend the deadline for receipt of applications to the Town’s various Boards and Committees. The deadline has been extended to December 22, 2010. Mayor Rick Bonnette stated “Council relies on the expertise of citizen volunteers who are members of the Town’s various Advisory Boards and Committees. Volunteer members provide advice and recommendations on pertinent Town issues, and assist with promoting and strengthening the sense of community in the Town of Halton Hills. Town Council invites you to volunteer your time and expertise by participating on one of our many committees. This is an excellent way that citizens can assist council in developing Town policies”. 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 2014 THE COMMITTEES Committee of Adjustment • consists of five (5) citizen members • meets once or twice per month • remuneration of $85.72 for member per meeting • 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 Library Board • consists of nine (9) citizen members • must be able to attend monthly meetings, and dedicate time to Library Board activities • to act as a decision-making body to set policy for the management, regulation and control of the Library • for additional information regarding the library board please refer to http://www.hhpl.on.ca/ Halton Hills Citizens’ Cemetery Advisory Committee • consists of four (4) citizen members • to identify issues that impact cemetery maintenance, operation and capital improvements • review rates and fees or identifying potential revenue sources • review matters brought forward from Council or staff and determining appropriate action to deal with issues and initiatives Litter Free Task Force Committee • consists of four (4) citizen members • to act as an advisory committee in respect to the implementation of a comprehensive town-wide strategy for reducing litter and vandalism Property Standards Committee • consists of three (3) citizen members • meets on an as needed basis • 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 • remuneration is $50 per attendance Site Alteration Committee • consists of two (2) citizen members • 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 Town Environmental Advisory Committee (TEAC) • consists of ten (10) citizen members • to be composed of both individuals who have a professional interest in the field of environmental management and of individuals who have professional interest in environmental protection • regular monthly meetings • to act as an advisory body seeking ways to protect, restore and enhance the Town’s natural environment Trails Advisory Committee • consist of (5) citizen members from the business, industry, education, and recreation sector • to 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 a trails system • identify issues that impact trails development in Halton Hills • bring forward ideas for developing and maintaining trail systems • act as a sounding board in response to issues and initiatives • determine appropriate action to deal with issues and initiatives • quarterly meetings Halton Hills Accessibility Advisory Committee • consists of nine (9) citizen members • regular monthly meetings • act as an advisory committee to provide advise and input to the Town of Halton Hills to fulfill obligations under the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Town Sustainability Advisory Committee • consists of two (2) citizen members • knowledge of current sustainability issues, relevant work and/or volunteer experience, academic qualifications, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and a strong interest in sustainability. • ability to serve on the Committee as an individual rather than representing the interests of a specific interest group. • ability to attend meetings and complete assigned work. Town of Halton Hills Fence Viewers • fence viewers are 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) • may be required to attend approximately three arbitrations per year • remuneration is $50 per attendance APPLICATION PROCESS • submit an application form which can be obtained on the Town’s website at http://www.haltonhills.ca/committees/pdf/volunteers-application.pdf • list the Committee(s) in which you are interested, and in order of priority • submit your application by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 to: Renée Brown Council and Committee Services Coordinator 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 (905) 873-2601 x 2333 Fax – 905-873-1431 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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