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Committees

Council has a number of committees to support its work. Committees exist to obtain public input and give advice to Council based on each committee's mandate. Council must make the final decision on all issues that affect the City.

There are three standing committees, one advisory committee, one statutory committee, three ad hoc committees and one quasi-judicial committee. Volunteers represent the public on committees, and positions are advertised when there are Committee vacancies.

Community Services Committee

This is a standing committee. Its mandate is to advise council on matters such as:

Planning
Heritage
Culture
Recreation
Building parks facilities
Cemeteries

Key reference documents

Corporate Services Committee

This is a standing committee. Its mandate is to advise Council on matters such as:

Revenue and taxation
Accounting
Purchasing
Information technology (IT)
Human resources
Council services
Legislative services
By-laws and enforcement
Parking
Animal control
Fire protection and prevention

Key Reference Documents

Owen Sound 2015 Strategic Plan

Operations Committee

This is a standing committee. Its mandate is to advise Council on matters such as:

Asset Management
Billy Bishop Airport
Corridor Control
Development servicing and public works
Drainage and stormwater management
Engineering design and construction
Environmental sustainability
Fleet acquisition, operation and maintenance
On-street parking
Roads and bridges
Solid waste management and landfills
Street lighting
Traffic control
Public transit
Water treatment and distribution
Wastewater collection and treatment

Key reference documents

Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee

The mandate of this advisory committee is to advise Council on matters such as:

Economic and business development
Business investment
Small business
Tourism, visitor services and product development

Key reference documents

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This statutory committee is required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. The majority of the members of the committee must have a disability.

Its mandate is to advise council on matters related to integrated accessibility standards.

Key reference documents

Committee of Adjustment

This quasi-judicial committee considers and decides on applications for minor variance and/or property severances. It also acts as the:

Property Standards Hearing Committee;
Court of Revision; and
Line Fences Review Committee.

Key reference documents

Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee

As representatives from the arts community and the community at large, the Advisory Committee acts as public oversight of the Gallery operations. The Committee provides feedback from the community to Council about the Gallery’s exhibitions, collection, educational activities and outreach. As Gallery ambassadors, the Committee informs the community about the Gallery’s activities and events.

Key reference documents

TTAG