The public is welcome to watch meetings conducted in open session – please view the meeting calendar for specific meeting information (location and time).
Committees
Some committees are mandated to be in operation every year, while others are created by Town of BWG Council to run concurrent to the four-year term of office. Advisory committees provide recommendations, advice and information to Council, and carry out assigned responsibilities.
- Contact information for each committee may be found below.
- Participate in a Committee meeting through open forum or by deputation: Please see our Speaking Before Council page for more information on the different ways to participate.
Please see our Committee Membership page for current vacancies.
Current Committees
A quasi-judicial tribunal that hears appeals made under the Business Licensing By-law, Dog Control By-law and the Property Standards By-law.
Public Members: Roger Sorensen, Usman Khawaja, Nick Volpe, Nusrat Awan, Carlos Botelho, James Krueger, and Debbie Graham
Accessibility Advisory Committee
| Mission The Accessibility Advisory Committee is established to:
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Term of Appointment
All citizen members of the Committee will hold office for a term that coincides with the term of Council, and remain in office until their successors are appointed. When appointing members, consideration will be given to applicants that have not previously served on the Committee prior to those that have to ensure opportunities are available for new applicants as well as retaining dedicated existing members. Persons appointed to Committees are appointed for such term as defined by Council, and by resolution, Council may rescind any appointment at any time.
Chair: Councillor Peter Dykie
Council Representative: Councillor Cheraldean Duhaney
Public Members: Tracey Doncses, Karla Pilozo, Meade Helman, Lexi Tokhi, Olivia Khan and Lynn Woods
The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body appointed by Council under authority granted by the Province through the Planning Act. The purpose of this committee is to consider minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-law, consider alterations to legal non-conforming uses and grant consent approval for the severance of land.
Please visit the Committee of Adjustment page for additional details.
Council Compensation Committee
The purpose of this Committee is to undertake a review of current levels of compensation paid to members of council and then present their recommendations to council for consideration for the 2022 to 2026 term and beyond.
*No longer active as the Committee has concluded for this term of Council*
Public Members: Andrew Belanger, Valerie Bardy and Debbie Graham
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee
| Mission This committee will build upon the work of the former Anti-Racism Advisory Committee and broaden its mandate to address inequities across marginalized communities and improve the sense of belonging, representation and security among all residents. |
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Term of Appointment
All citizen members of the Committee will hold office for a term that coincides with the term of Council, and remain in office until their successors are appointed. When appointing members, consideration will be given to applicants that have not previously served on the Committee prior to those that have to ensure opportunities are available for new applicants as well as retaining dedicated existing members. Persons appointed to Committees are appointed for such term as defined by Council, and by resolution, Council may rescind any appointment at any time.
Chair: Councillor Cheraldean Duhaney
Council Representative: Mayor James Leduc
Public Members: Parker Cotton, Jennifer Bahinski, Yogita Tiwari, Afsaneh Sabet and Rebecca Williams-Reda
Green Initiatives Advisory Committee
Mission
This committee will focus on reviewing and providing advice regarding initiatives that support the environmental health of the Town along with the mental, physical and societal benefits for residents.
Term of Appointment
All citizen members of the Committee will hold office for a term that coincides with the term of Council, and remain in office until their successors are appointed. When appointing members, consideration will be given to applicants that have not previously served on the Committee prior to those that have to ensure opportunities are available for new applicants as well as retaining dedicated existing members. Persons appointed to Committees are appointed for such term as defined by Council, and by resolution, Council may rescind any appointment at any time.
Chair: Councillor Jonathan Scott
Council Representative: Councillor Ben Verkaik
Public Members: Ron Orr, Anne Wright, Domenic Filippone, Kathy Howitt, Elizabeth Simpson Hills, Nadia Sinclair and Jody Mott
| Mission The Heritage Committee is established to:
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Term of Appointment
All citizen members of the Committee will hold office for a term that coincides with the term of Council, and remain in office until their successors are appointed. When appointing members, consideration will be given to applicants that have not previously served on the Committee prior to those that have to ensure opportunities are available for new applicants as well as retaining dedicated existing members. Persons appointed to Committees are appointed for such term as defined by Council, and by resolution, Council may rescind any appointment at any time.
Chair: Councillor Ben Verkaik
Council Representative: Councillor Jonathan Scott
Public Members: Roger Sorensen, Jane Grantham, Tracey McCann, Jennifer Marks, James Krueger, Gary Wise, and Connie Hughes.
Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board
| The Holland Marsh Drainage System Joint Municipal Service Board is a joint local board created by agreement with the Township of King and the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury. The Board consists of two residents of the Town of BWG and two residents of King Township who carry on farming practices within the Holland Marsh and one additional member of the public chosen by the board at-large and appointed by each municipality. Four members of Council are also appointed: two from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and two from the Township of King. |
The purpose of this Board is to carry out all the responsibilities of each municipality under the Drainage Act and to oversee and manage the Holland Marsh Drainage System. This includes preparation of an annual business plan and reporting to the respective Councils.
Please visit the HMDSJMSB website for additional details on the Board.
The BWG Public Library Board is an independent body appointed by Council under authority granted by the Public Libraries Act and its regulations. The Library Board is responsible for the provision of a free public library service that reflects the unique needs of the community.
The Library Board is accountable to municipal Council and the budget is approved by Council annually. Roles and responsibilities include strategic planning, policy making, financial responsibility and advocacy. To serve on the Library Board you must be at least 18 years of age, a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada with the meaning of the Immigrant and Refugee Protection Act (Canada), a resident of the municipality and cannot be employed by the Library Board or municipality.
Please visit the Library website for additional details on the Board.
Strategic Initiatives Committee
Mission
This Committee is established to advise Council on two of its key strategic priorities: major infrastructure projects including implementation of the Community Centre Revitalization Master Plan; and, policy direction on traffic mitigation strategies and community safety efforts.
Term of Appointment
All members of the committee will hold office for a term that coincides with the term of Council, and remain in office until their successors are appointed.
Composition
This Committee is composed of all Members of Council and Chaired by Deputy Mayor Raj Sandhu.
Youth Council Advisory Committee
| Mission The Youth Council Advisory Committee is established to create a platform for youth to engage in the municipal decision-making process by providing input on issues that interest and/or affect youth in the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury and to foster leadership development and a sense of belonging among youth residents. |
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Term of Appointment
All youth members of the Committee will hold office for an initial one year term (may coincide with the school year) and remain in office until their successors are appointed. When appointing members, consideration will be given to applicants that have not previously served on the Committee prior to those that have to ensure opportunities are available for new applicants as well as retaining dedicated existing members. Persons appointed to Committees are appointed for such term as defined by Council, and by resolution.
Chair: Kyle Lawson
Vice Chair: Syreeika Pryce
Council Mentors: Councillor Cheraldean Duhaney, Councillor Nickolas Harper
Public Members: Meleah Pryce, Meg Joby, Niki Tohki, Toby Okeke, Nathan Lackner
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