Title
Public Advisory Committees
Proposed Motion(s)
That Council approve the revised Terms of Reference for the following public advisory committees:
1. Agricultural and Rural Life Advisory Committee
2. Art Advisory Committee
3. Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee
4. Environmental Advisory Committee
5. Gravel Advisory Committee
6. Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC).
Body
Administration Recommendation(s)
Administration supports the recommendation.
Purpose
The Terms of Reference for Council's public advisory committees have been revised to include consistent wording with regards to the purpose of the committee, and the roles of public committee members and administrative support.
Summary
The Governance and Priorities Committee reviewed the revised Terms of Reference for the public advisory committees on May 20, 2014 and recommended that they be forwarded to Council for approval.
The Terms of Reference for all public advisory committees have been reviewed and updated for consistency, with the following revisions:
1. A statement is included to specify that the committee is an advisory committee to Mayor and Council.
2. The actions of the committee will align with Council's vision and assist in the execution of Council's goals as identified in Council's Strategic Plan.
3. The committee is expected to, on an annual basis (either at the first meeting of each year or at the first meeting following Council's strategic planning retreat), review the Terms of Reference and identify goals and priorities for the following year.
4. The Chair of the committee, on an annual basis, shall make a presentation to Council, either in writing or by formal verbal presentation, regarding the work undertaken and the accomplishments to date of the committee.
5. The agenda will be prepared by administration, in consultation with the appointed Council member and Chairperson, which wi...
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