Citizens and community members can get involved and make a difference in our community through membership on the various boards and committees appointed by Shelburne Town Council.
Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council on a variety of issues, including heritage, recreation and facilities, and economic and community development. Citizens are invited to take the opportunity to serve on a committee or board.
Please note Committee member terms run with the current term of Council which is 2018 - 2022.
To join a committee or board, you need to:
Review each of our committees and the work they are doing in our community.
Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The Accessibility Advisory Committee is committed to making the Town of Shelburne barrier-free for all residents. The Town of Shelburne Accessibility plan and accessibility awards program are two important initiatives spearheaded by this committee. Mission Statement: To raise awareness of employees and residents of the Town of Shelburne about the accessibility needs of people with disabilities; communicational, intellectual, sensory, physical, and mental health related. To provide support and training to ensure that all residents enjoy a barrier-free Town. Vision Statement: To make the Town of Shelburne the leading example of a jurisdiction with full accessibility for all people with disabilities. The purpose of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to encourage and facilitate accessibility on behalf of all people by:
View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed about the actions of the Accessibility Advisory committee. All of our meetings are open to the public. The committee meets quarterly on the last Tuesday of February, May, August and November. Contact usTo contact the Accessibility Advisory committee email or call (519) 925-2600 x 223. Committee members
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Arts and Culture Committee |
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The Arts and Culture Committee will advise Council and Staff on policies, develop plans and programming designed to promote culture and the arts within the community. |
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Canada Day Festival Committee | ||||||
The Canada Day Festival Committee is committed to making Canada Day Festivites enjoyable to everyone. They develop plans and programs for Canada Day for the whole community. The committee meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall. Committee members
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Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management |
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The Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex Board of Management oversees the operation of the Town's recreation complex. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. Board members
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee |
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The Town of Shelburne has established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. The committee’s mandate will be to advise Council and continue the work of the Anti-Black Racism, Racism and Discrimination Task Force, as noted in their recommendations brought forward to Council on October 5, 2020. The committee will make recommendations and provide a monitoring and measuring role to help ensure that the Town of Shelburne applies a diversity, equity and inclusion lens to its policies, services, and programs. Community Members will be selected through an application and interview process. Committee members will have the skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute effectively to the committee’s mandate. Committee members must be a Town of Shelburne resident or business owner who has an understanding of the impacts of racism and systemic discrimination on marginalized people and meet the following general qualifications:
View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed about the actions of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. All meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on the Towns You Tube Channel. The committee meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Committee Members
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Economic Development Committee |
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The Economic Development committee (EDC) works to promote the Town as a place for business growth and economic investment. Through the Economic Development Strategy the EDC provides support to local businesses and future investors. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. Committee members
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Heritage Shelburne Committee |
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The Town of Shelburne Heritage Committee provides information about the history of our community. They conduct research into our past and educate the public through walking tours and literature. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. The committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall. Committee members
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Parks and Recreation Task Force |
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The Parks and Recreation task force will identify and prioritize parks and recreational needs and develop funding strategies to meet those needs in order to maximize parks and recreational opportunities. We are seeking 3 members from the Shelburne community to serve on the task force. The Term of Office for the task force is 4 years concurrent with the Term of Council (2019-2022). To apply as a Parks and Recreation Task Force member, please complete the online application form or it can be picked up at the Town Hall. |
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Shelburne and District Fire Board |
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The Shelburne District Fire Board operates the Shelburne and District Fire Department that provides emergency services to Shelburne and the surrounding communities. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. Shelburne and District Fire Board
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Shelburne Police Services Board |
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Liaison between the Town of Shelburne and the Detachment is through the Shelburne Police Services Board. The Police Services Act determines that a municipality the size of Shelburne be served by a 5 member police services board. Shelburne Police Services Board
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Shelburne Library Board |
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The Shelburne Library Board runs and operates the Shelburne Library. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. Committee members
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Youth Advisory Committee |
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The Youth Advisory Committee, through our terms of reference, advises Town Council on important social, recreational and lifestyle issues concerning the Town's younger population. Become a memberFill out the Youth Advisory Committee application to join the Youth Advisory Committee. |
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