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      The Township of Springwater has many municipal boards and committees that help provide guidance to members of council on a variety of subjects. Council adopted a Code of Conduct that governs all municipal boards and committees.

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      Serving on a committee or board

      Serving on a committee or board is one of the ways you can get involved and make a difference in your community. We recruit committee and board members with each new term of council.

      Boards

      Elmvale Business Improvement Area Board

      The Elmvale BIA is an association of businesses and property owners who work together to support growth and develop local business in the Elmvale area. The Board's goal is to increase traffic and sales through the cooperation of each and every business. The BIA is an economic driver in downtown Elmvale and a social anchor to the community.

      Springwater Public Library Board

      The Library Board seeks to provide a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the community's needs. The Board is the governing body of the library and is responsible for:

      • Advocating and championing the Springwater Library
      • Hiring and evaluating the Library CEO
      • Creating policies and the library's strategic plan
      • Developing and overseeing the budget

      View the Terms of Reference for details. 

      Springwater Sports Heritage Board

      The Springwater Sports Heritage Board acknowledges the exceptional sporting contributions and achievements of Springwater's athletes, builders and teams. A key initiative of the Board is to create a digital archive that chronicles and preserves Springwater's sports heritage, while providing unlimited access to the public. The next phase of the Board's initiative is to establish a physical, public location to display the awards and provide recognition of the outstanding sports heritage in our community. 

      Statutory committees

      Committee of Adjustment

      The Committee of Adjustment is a statutory committee guided by the Planning Act that considers applications for consents and minor variances. View the Terms of Reference for details. 

      Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee

      Note: Pursuant to By-law 2022-058, effective November 15, 2022, the Heritage Advisory Committee amalgamated with the Cultural Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Council. 

       

      The Cultural and Heritage Advisory Committee is committed to the preservation of historical, cultural and natural heritage within the Township. The Committee advises Council on all matters regulated through legislation, and provides public awareness and promotes heritage conservation, celebrate and leverage the Township's unique cultural resources to build a shared identity and future prosperity in Springwater. This includes the heritage designation of properties, maintaining the Heritage Register and Inventory, and reviewing planning matters that relate to heritage. View the Terms of Reference for details. 

      Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee

      The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee helps member municipalities of the County of Simcoe in providing recommendations in the removal of all levels of barriers in relation to standards set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). View the Terms of Reference for details. 

      Joint Compliance Audit Committee

      The Joint Compliance Audit Committee in an investigative/adjudicative body created to enforce provincial laws related to municipal election campaign funding. This is a joint committee that serves member municipalities of the County of Simcoe.  

       

      Advisory committees

      Agricultural Advisory Committee

      This advisory committee:

      • Provides agricultural advice related to municipal operations and practices
      • Encourages public awareness and education on agricultural matters
      • Provides input on policies and issues locally, provincially and federally related to the agricultural industry

      View the Terms of Reference for details. 

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