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Visit our Council and Committee Meetings page for information about Council and committee meetings, agendas, and minutes, and view the Council and Committee Calendar for an updated schedule of meetings.

Share Your Voice. Get Involved!

Citizens and community members can get involved and make a difference in our community through membership on the various boards and committees appointed by Brockton Council. Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council on a variety of issues. Citizens are invited to take the opportunity to serve on a Committee or Board. If you are interested in having an active role in shaping Brockton's future, please contact the Clerk's Department.

Current Committee Appointments

  • By-Law 2022-175 - 2022-2026 Council Committee Appointments By-Law

Brockton Committee Listing

Committee of Adjustment

Committee of Adjustment 
The Municipality's Committee of Adjustment is a Committee of Council and is responsible for considering applications for minor variances to the zoning by-law. 

Court of Revision

Court of Revision 
The Municipality's Court of Revision meets in accordance with Section 97(1) of the Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17 to consider Municipal Drains. 

Committees of Council

Elmwood Fire Department Joint Board of Management
The Elmwood Fire Department Joint Board of Management is a Committee of Council and was established by an agreement between the Municipality of West Grey and the Municipality of Brockton for the administration of the Elmwood Fire Department. 
Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee is appointed by the Council of the Municipality of Brockton to hear the appeal of any owner or occupant who has been served with an Order issued under the Municipality of Brockton’s Property Standards By-laws, as may be amended from time to time, and who wishes to appeal the terms or conditions of the Order.

View more information on the Property Standards Committee Mandate in By-Law 2021-020 - Property Standards Committee Terms of Reference By-Law.

Advisory Committees of Council

Accessibility Advisory
Committee members and mandate to be finalized after recruitment process commences.
Bradley Community Centre 

The Bradley Community Centre Board is a Recreation Advisory Committee of Council and is comprised of local volunteers, and one council representative. This group manages the activities events and budgets for the former Bradley School house. The mandate of the board is to manage and maintain the former Bradley schoolhouse to provide a safe and enjoyable Recreation Facility for residents and guests in the community.

The Board establishes and monitors an annual Budget and coordinates fundraising efforts for the sustainability of the community center. The Municipality of Brockton provides an operating municipal grant each year towards the maintenance of the Facility.

Brockton and Area Physician Recruitment and Retention 
Since April of 2005 the Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee has been a formal sub-committee of Brockton Council and a short time later was joined by representatives from the Municipalities of South Bruce and Arran-Elderslie. South Bruce still is a member but Arran Elderslie has since opted out of the Committee. The committee was formed because of the acute need to attract and retain doctors and other medical practitioners to the area. The municipalities support the efforts of the committee in many ways as well as providing financial assistance. 
Brockton Child Care Centre 

The aim of the Brockton Child Care program is to provide an environment where each child is given the opportunity to experience social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth. The Brockton Child Care Centre Committee is committed to supporting the goals of the Brockton Child Care Centre in creating an environment which helps young children get the best start in life by ensuring high quality early learning experiences.

The Committee acts in an advisory and promotional capacity to the administration, in working with all levels of government and in building links with education, public health, the community and parents, with the aim of helping children to be successful in school and later in life.

The Committee may also undertake or recommend activities for the purpose of raising funds for equipment, maintenance, or other resources needed by the Brockton Child Care Centre.

View more information on the Brockton Child Care Committee's Mandate in By-Law 2021-048 - Brockton Child Care Committee Terms of Reference By-Law.

Community Improvement Plan Review Group (Not a formal committee)
The Community Improvement Plan Review Group review applications submitted within the Community Improvement Plan for the Municipality of Brockton.
Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Fund Scholarship Review (Not a formal committee)
The Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Fund Scholarship Review Group review applications submitted for the Walkerton Clean Water Legacy Fund Scholarship within the Municipality of Brockton.
Brockton Heritage

The Brockton Heritage Committee is as an advisory Committee of Council, representative of the community and recognized as the legitimate vehicle for coordinating and conveying community Heritage concerns. It plays an important role by enabling the community to participate more directly in the decision making process. The role of a Heritage Committee is a dual responsibility;

  • To the Municipality - to advise Council on heritage issues as defined by the statutory requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act and the requirements set out in the Heritage Section of the Official Plan as well as other assigned duties as defined by Council
  • To the citizens of Brockton - to help ensure that plans for change and progress are developed in a manner that recognizes the historical continuity of the community.

View more information on the Brockton Heritage Committee's Mandate in By-Law 2021-087 - Brockton Heritage Committee Terms of Reference By-Law. 

Elmwood Community Centre Board

The Elmwood Community Centre Board (ECCB) is a joint collaboration between the Municipality of Brockton and Municipality of West Grey to manage recreation programs and operations of the Elmwood Lions Park, Elmwood Community Centre hall, ball diamond and adjoining park lands.

The Board is comprised of councillor representation from the Municipality of West Grey, and Municipality of Brockton, as well as members from the general public, including representation from the Elmwood Chamber of Commerce, as set out in a Joint recreation Agreement for the Elmwood Community Centre.

The ECCB develops and maintains an annual operating and capital budget with financial assistance from the Municipality of Brockton and West Grey.

Hanover/Walkerton Waste Management 

The Walkerton Hanover Waste Management Committee is an Advisory Committee of Council. The Committee provides input into the operation of the Walkerton/Hanover Landfill and recommends innovative ways to divert waste from the landfill. The Walkerton/Hanover Landfill is only available for use of Walkerton and Hanover residents.

Members of this committee include one council member and one staff member from the Town of Hanover and one council member and one staff member from the Municipality of Brockton, along with a member of the public from each Municipality. 

Brockton Parks and Recreation

To enhance the quality of life for the residents and guests of Brockton through the provisions of facilities, recreation, leisure (trails) and parks (trees), and program services.

The Brockton Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is to advise and support the efforts of the Brockton Parks and Recreation department and staff on all aspects of the provision of leisure and recreation services, and promoting and maintaining communication with the public on parks, trails and recreation needs.

The Brockton Parks and Recreation Committee is a committee of the Municipality of Brockton Council. The committee shall act as an advisory body to the Council regarding use and needs of Brockton parks and recreation facilities. The Director of Operations for the Municipality of Brockton shall be the lead person on the committee providing its members with information/concerns with respect to facilities, recreation, leisure (trails) and parks (trees).

Committee Member Objectives:

  1. To promote the development of recreation and leisure services.
  2. To consult with, advise and make recommendations to the Council on matters affecting the development and maintenance of recreation facilities, programs, and services
  3. To provide input into agreements entered into by the Director and/or Council for the enhancement of recreation opportunities
  4. To be consulted whenever it is proposed to lease, sell or to otherwise dispose of any municipal land that is held for park purposes or for other public recreation purposes, and whenever it is proposed to purchase or otherwise acquire land for public recreation purposes
  5. To annually review the goals and strategies of the Brockton Parks and Recreation Department and to provide advice and guidance to the Director of Operations on matters pertaining to department policies, practices and programs concerning parks, trails, trees, recreational activities, and municipal beautification
  6. To provide support to the Director of Operations in areas of concern with respect to management, employment and/or programs (rates and fees).

Organization of Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee:

The Brockton Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall be composed of residents residing in the Municipality of Brockton who demonstrate a strong commitment to overall parks and recreation services and benefits.

Dates for regular monthly meetings to be established at the first meeting of each year and can be called as required and deemed necessary.

Agendas and information packages will include minutes from the previous meeting.

A chairperson to be nominated by the committee members will be responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Committee and its roles in accordance with the Municipality’s meeting procedures. The chair will act as spokesperson, representing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee when necessary.

Ad Hoc Committees of Council

Project Management
Mandate to be finalized after recruitment process commences.

Boards/Liaison Committees of Council

Brockton Police Services Board 

The Brockton Police Services Board is a Liaison Committee of Council and consists of five members, one citizen appointed by Council, two citizens appointed by the Province and two members of Council, plus a Board Secretary.

The Board is established pursuant to the  Police Services Act, R.S.O, 1990, c. P.15. It is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality, meeting the requirements of the citizens and the guidelines under the Police Services Act. 

View more information on the Brockton Police Services Board Mandate in By-Law 2021-026 - Brockton Police Services Board Governance By-Law.

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) 

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the environment of their customers. The partnership was established by, and remains possible through the co-operative spirit of its member municipalities.

In 1989, the Towns of Port Elgin and Southampton, along with the Township of Saugeen formed a committee to look at the feasibility of recycling.

The present recycling plant was completed in November 1990 and the first two special collection trucks were on the road. Blue Box recycling was a reality in Bruce County.

Bruce Area Recycling has grown considerably since 1990 and currently, we are proud to service 87% of Bruce County.

In 1999 Bruce County municipalities were amalgamated and current BASWRA membership includes: Arran- Elderslie, Brockton, Huron Kinloss, Kincardine, Saugeen Shores, South Bruce, and South Bruce Peninsula. BASWRA is a Liaison Committee of Council. 

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
The Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Committee reviews the implementation of the Grey Bruce Community Safety and Well-Being Plan.
Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit (SMART) 

SMART is a local specialized public transit service dedicated to the mobility needs of the mentally and physically challenged, elderly and frail residents of Arran-Elderslie, Brockton, Hanover, Huron Kinloss, Kincardine, Saugeen Shores, Southgate, and West Grey.

SMART provides non-emergency medical, employment and social transportation for individuals and groups. SMART has a modern fleet of 14 vehicles including 8 accessible vans and 5 buses.

The SMART Board is a Liaison Committee of Council and its membership is made up of Mayors of the eight (8) participating municipalities. 

Saugeen Municipal Airport 
The Saugeen Municipal Airport Committee is a Liaison Committee of Council. Members of the committee are council members representing Brockton, West Grey and Hanover as well as public members. The Municipality of Brockton entered into an agreement with the Municipality of West Grey and Town of Hanover for the maintenance of the Saugeen Municipal Airport as per By-Law 2005-57. The Saugeen Municipal Airport is situated in Brockton and services the surrounding area. 
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority 
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) Board is a Liaison Committee of Council. The SVCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities across Ontario and represents those communities within the Saugeen River Watershed. Each member municipality has representation on the Authority Board. 
Westario Power 

Westario Power is an energy distribution corporation with a mission to build a quality, customer focused organization.

Westario Power provides safe, reliable cost-effective services and products achieving sustainable growth while respecting the community and the environment. As a member municipality, Brockton's Mayor represents us on the Board. 

For more information on our committees, please contact the Clerk's Department.

 

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