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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. View the terms of reference or the PDF terms of reference for advisory committees of council. Citizens are invited to take the opportunity to serve on a committee or board.
To register to attend a committee meeting, please contact the Clerk's Office clerk@shelburne.ca
Please note Committee member terms run with the current term of Council which is 2023 - 2026.
The recruitment process for the next term of Council will commence on November 1 and end Saturday December 31, 2022.
Join a committee or board
To join a committee or board, you need to:
- Be 18 years of age or older (except the Youth Advisory Committee)
- Be a resident of Shelburne
- Explain why you want to join the committee or board
- Indicate the skills, training or experience that would make you a suitable candidate for the position.
- Committee members are volunteer positions
Committee policies
Committee members shall adhere to the Municipality’s policies, as amended:
Accountability and Transparency
Code of Conduct
Terms of Reference
Procedural By-Law
R-Zone Policy
Social Media Policy
Town committees and boards
Review each of our committees and the work they are doing in our community.
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Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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**Note** This committee has now been combined into the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. 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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility 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 the terms of reference for for the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
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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 supports local businesses. View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. |
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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. MANDATE The mandate of Heritage Shelburne is to advise Council on identifying, conserving and promoting heritage resources in our community and to recognize buildings and properties of historic or architectural value in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act. The Committee will advise Council on recognizing individuals who have contributed to the preservation and promotion of heritage in Shelburne. The Committee will review and make recommendations to Council on matters under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also promotes public awareness of Shelburne’s cultural heritage and conducts research into cultural heritage resource matters that support the Town of Shelburne. Heritage Shelburne will:
View our meeting schedule and minutes to stay informed. The committee meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7pm at Shelburne Town Hall. |
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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. |
Members of Town Committees follow a Code of Conduct that outlines appropriate behaviour for the position. Committee members must keep certain information confidential, act impartially and not use their position for personal gain or influence.
To report a concern regarding committee members please contact the Integrity Commissioner.
Guy Giorno
Integrity Commissioner
416 865 5164
Toll-free 877 609 5685
Email Guy Giorno
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