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An Advisory Committee advises council directly based on the mandate outlined in their terms of reference.
You can contact the Accessibility Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee initiates and provides recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Services Committee.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) shall advise and assist "the organizations" in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free London for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility), including persons with disabilities. This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs and services and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the fourth Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
"the organizations" refers to:
"barrier" means:
"disability" means:
The Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACCAC) shall advise and assist "the organizations" in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free London for citizens of all abilities (universal accessibility). This aim shall be achieved through the review of municipal policies, programs and services, which may include the development of means by which an awareness and understanding of matters of concern can be brought forward and the identification, removal and prevention of barriers faced by persons with disabilities, and any other functions prescribed under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA 2001), Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA 2005) and regulations.
The Accessibility Advisory Committee reports to Municipal Council, through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The Accessibility Advisory Committee is responsible for the following:
Duties required by the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA 2001)
Duties required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA 2005)
(a) participating in the development and/or refinement of the City of London’s MultiYear Accessibility Plan, which outlines the City of London’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers for persons with disabilities;
(b) advising the City of London on the implementation and effectiveness of the City's Multi-Year Accessibility Plan to ensure that it addresses the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to persons with disabilities in the City of London’s by-laws, and all its policies, programs, practices and services;
(c) selecting and reviewing in a timely manner the site plans and drawings for new development, described in section 41 of the Planning Act;
(d) reviewing and monitoring existing and proposed procurement policies of the City of London the purpose of providing advice with respect to the accessibility for persons with disabilities to the goods or services being procured;
(e) reviewing access for persons with disabilities to buildings, structures and premises (or parts thereof) that the City purchases, constructs, significantly renovates, leases, or funds for compliance with the City of London's Accessibility Design Standards (FADS);
(f) Consulting on specific matters as prescribed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA 2005)
Other duties
(g) advising “the organizations” on issues and concerns (barriers) faced by persons with disabilities and the means by which “the organizations” may work towards the elimination of these barriers;
(h) advising “the organizations” on universal transportation issues and how to enable barrier-free access for persons with disabilities. Issues related to universally accessible forms of transportation, conventional transit and taxi services, specialized services such as Para-transit, sidewalk design (curb cuts), traffic signalization, etc. shall be considered;
(i) advising, consulting and reporting findings and recommendations to “the organizations” on matters related to the status of persons with disabilities. The Committee shall be informed on matters of government policy (municipal, provincial or federal) affecting persons with disabilities and shall inform “the organizations” about the impact of these policies on London;
(j) annually reviewing and recommending changes to The City of London's Facility Accessibility Design Standards (FADS);
(k) reviewing and making recommendations on barriers faced by persons with disabilities to existing facilities owned, leased, or operated (in full or part) by the City of London;
(l) reviewing public works policies and standards (sidewalks, snow removal, etc.) and advising “the organizations” on the accessibility for persons with disabilities;
(m) coordinating the immediate and ongoing dissemination of information in various formats to the disabled community, etc. and to the public at large regarding issues faced by persons with all types of disabilities and regarding the work undertaken by the Accessibility Advisory Committee; and
(n) supporting, encouraging and being an ongoing resource to “the organizations”, individuals, agencies and the business community by educating and building community awareness about measures (such as the availability of employment, leisure and educational choices) for improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities, through the removal of physical barriers, incorporation of universal design standards, and education to overcome attitudinal barriers to make London an accessible, livable City for all people.
Voting Members
A maximum of thirteen members consisting of:
Non-Voting Resource
Group Members from each of the following specific sector organizations;
Staff Resources
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall, in all but one case, be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term. In the case of the Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student Member, the term shall be for one year, commencing March 1 of each year and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the following year.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy. Non-voting Post-Secondary Student Members shall be cooperatively nominated by the Fanshawe Student Union and the University Students’ Council, Western University.
Each voting member of the Committee is an independent representative to the Committee and does not represent the concerns of only one disability or group. The members of this Committee shall work together for the purpose of developing a common approach which is reasonable and practical.
Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee in promoting and facilitating a barrier-free London to persons of all abilities. Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent. Non-voting PostSecondary Students shall be current students at either Fanshawe College, Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College or King’s University College.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration
You can contact the Advisory Committee on the Environment by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The role of the Advisory Committee on the Environment is to initiate and provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council through the Planning and Environment Committee.
The Advisory Committee on the Environment reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The Advisory Committee on the Environment provides input, advice and makes recommendations on environmental matters affecting the City of London.
The Advisory Committee on the Environment currently meet once a month on the first Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Advisory Committee on the Environment reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The Advisory Committee on the Environment provides input, advice and makes recommendations on environmental matters affecting the City of London.
The Advisory Committee on the Environment is responsible for the following:
to serve as an advisory, resource and information support group to the Planning and Environment Committee, the Municipal Council, and its Committees as required, and to the citizenry to encourage and promote sustainable programs and functions such as the following:
Voting Members
Maximum of thirteen members consisting of:
Non-Voting Resource Group
One representative from each of the following:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall, in all but one case, be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term. In the case of the Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student Member, the term shall be for one year, commencing March 1 of each year and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the following year.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy. Non-voting Post-Secondary Student Members shall be cooperatively nominated by the Fanshawe Student Union and the University Students’ Council, Western University.
The representatives of the organizations must be members or employees of the organizations they represent. Other members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent. Non-voting Post-Secondary Students shall be current students at either Fanshawe College, Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College or King’s University College.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Advisory Committee on the Environment by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The role of the Agricultural Advisory Committee is to initiate and provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council through the Planning and Environment Committee.
The Agriculture Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The Agricultural Advisory Committee provides input on agricultural and rural issues as a major component of land use planning and development and provides liaison between agricultural and rural communities and the Municipal Council and helps to ensure that the City of London maintains a secure, economically viable agricultural industry.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee currently meet in January, March, June, September and November at 7:00 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The Agricultural Advisory Committee provides input on agricultural and rural issues, including urban agriculture, as a major component of land use planning and development, and provides liaison between agricultural and rural communities and the Municipal Council and helps to ensure that the City of London maintains a secure, economically viable agricultural industry.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee is responsible for the following:
Voting Members
Seven members consisting of:
Non-Voting Resource Group
One representative of each of the following:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's Office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or working groups. These subcommittees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Representatives of the agricultural organizations or agencies should have special qualifications, interests and abilities, including the ability and willingness to devote the necessary time to the work of the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
The members-at-large should possess special expertise, experience and willingness to liaise with the range of agencies, organizations and interest groups represented on the Agricultural Advisory Committee and members-at-large shall represent the interests of the broader community rather than a specific interest group.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be five times annually (January, March, June, September and November) at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the Advisory Committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups or sub-committees that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory Committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The role of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is to initiate and provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Services Committee.
The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The mandate of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is to advise the Municipal Council on issues relating to animal welfare within the City of London by conducting research, reporting on findings and making recommendations to the Municipal Council on issues relating to animal welfare for domestic animals, urban wildlife and animals for use in entertainment. Farm animals do not, however, fall within the mandate of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the first Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The mandate of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee is to advise the Municipal Council on issues relating to animal welfare within the City of London by conducting research, reporting on findings and making recommendations to the Municipal Council on issues relating to animal welfare for domestic animals, urban wildlife and animals for use in entertainment. Farm animals do not, however, fall within the mandate of the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee.
Issues and initiatives relating to animal welfare within the City of London include animal control legislation (municipal, provincial and federal); licensing and other fees; public education and awareness programs; off-leash dog parks; adoption programs; spay/neuter programs; feral cats; discussing and understanding animals in entertainment; and enforcement. Typical duties of the Advisory Committee would include:
Voting Members
A maximum of sixteen voting members consisting of: One representative from each of the following four specific organizations:
One representative from each of the following general categories:
Non-Voting Resource Group:
One representative of each of the following will be available to attend the Advisory Committee's meetings when necessary:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's Office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. Interested candidates will have the necessary membership, experience, credentials and interest relative to the organization or category that they represent, including, but not limited to:
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Child Care Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The Child Care Advisory Committee provides information, advice and recommendations to Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Service Committee on issues affecting early learning and child care of children from 0 years up to and including 12 years of age such as, but not limited to, special needs funding, resource centres funding, wage subsidy, childcare fee subsidy and health and safety issues, such as playgrounds.
The Child Care Advisory Committee currently meet 3 times a year on the fourth Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Child Care Advisory Committee provides information, advice and recommendations to Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Service Committee on issues affecting early learning and child care of children from 0 years up to and including 12 years of age such as, but not limited to, special needs funding, resource centres funding, wage subsidy, childcare fee subsidy and health and safety issues, such as playgrounds.
The Advisory Committee provides an opportunity for information sharing between Municipal, Provincial and Federal social service administrations and the child care community.
Voting Members
Thirteen members at large, representing the following sectors:
Non-Voting Resource Group
At least one representative of each of the following:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
The representatives should be able to speak on behalf of the sector they represent. Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be held three times annually at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 4856 or by email at hlysynsk@london.ca.
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The Advisory Committee serves as a resource, information gathering and advisory body to the Municipal Council on matters pertaining to safety and crime prevention in the City of London.
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee currently meet 6 times annually on the fourth Thursday at 12:15 p.m.
On March 26, 2019 Council approved the recruitment for Voting Members at Large for all advisory committees for the term June 1, 2019 to February 28, 2021, while Civic Administration undertakes the task of reviewing the terms of reference for all advisory committees. Applicants that may otherwise meet specific membership criteria are encouraged to note this in their application.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The Advisory Committee serves as a resource, information gathering and advisory body to the Municipal Council on matters pertaining to safety and crime prevention in the City of London.
The Advisory Committee is specifically responsible for:
The Advisory Committee may, subject to the availability of funds within its approved annual budget, make a grant or donation to community initiatives which meet the mandate of the CSCP, such as, but not limited to:
a) injury prevention;
b) pedestrian safety;
c) traffic safety;
d) bicycle safety;
e) water safety; and
f) fire prevention.
Voting Members
Fifteen consisting of:
*These organization may select an alternate to attend in the absence of the primary voting member.
Non-Voting Resource Group
One representative of each of the following will be available to attend Advisory Committee meetings when necessary:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall, in all but one case, be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term. In the case of the Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student Member, the term shall be for one year, commencing March 1 of each year and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the following year.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy. Non-voting Post-Secondary Student Members shall be cooperatively nominated by the Fanshawe Student Union and the University Students’ Council, Western University.
Any person who has an interest in safety and/or crime prevention may be appointed as a member at-large. Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. Only employees or trustees may represent the two school boards. Only members of the Neighbourhood Watch Executive Committee, the Block Parent Central Committee, the London and Area Council of Women, the Council for London Seniors and the Traffic Safety Education Committee may represent their respective body. Nonvoting Post-Secondary Students shall be current students at either Fanshawe College, Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College or King’s University College.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be held six times annually at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Cycling Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The Cycling Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council through the Civic Works Committee. The Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) will advise and support City Council in the implementation of the City's Bicycle Master Plan (BMP); the cycling component of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP); the cycling component of the Active Transportation and Transportation Demand Management; and the cycling component of the London RoadSafety Strategy (LRSS) program by:
The Cycling Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the 3rd Wednesday at 4:00 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Cycling Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council through the Civic Works Committee. The Cycling Advisory Committee (CAC) will advise and support City Council in the implementation of the City's Bicycle Master Plan (BMP); the cycling component of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP)*; the cycling component of the Active Transportation and Transportation Demand Management; and the cycling component of the London RoadSafety Strategy (LRSS) program by:
*Note: All other functions of transportation are handled by the Transportation Advisory Committee.
Voting Members
Eleven members consisting of:
Non -Voting Resource Group
One or more representatives from the staff of the following service areas/organizations may attend committee meetings when necessary:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's Office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Any person who regularly utilize cycling as a mode of transportation in London may be appointed as a member-at-large. Other members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee and must be members of the organizations they represent.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 4856 or by email at hlysynsk@london.ca.
The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is to provide leadership on matters related to diversity, inclusivity, equity and the elimination of discrimination in the City of London.
The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the third Thursday at 12:00 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an Advisory Committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the Advisory Committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory Committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee is to provide leadership on matters related to diversity, inclusivity, equity and the elimination of discrimination in the City of London.
The Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee (DIAAC) shall be responsible for the following:
Voting Members
Non-Voting Members
One representative from organizations within each of the following sectors will serve in the capacity of non-voting members:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's Office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or working groups. These subcommittees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to Advisory Committees shall, in all but one case, be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term. In the case of the Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student Member, the term shall be for one year, commencing March 1 of each year and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the following year.
Appointments for voting members shall be in keeping with Council Policy. Non-voting Post-Secondary Student Members shall be cooperatively nominated by the Fanshawe Student Union and the University Students’ Council, Western University. Other nonvoting members shall be appointed in keeping with Council Policy.
Any London resident who brings understanding, expertise and experience of the principles of diversity, inclusion and human rights may be eligible for appointment to the Advisory Committee as a voting member. Organizations who fall within the stipulated sectors may submit the name of an individual for appointment as a non-voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Non-voting Post-Secondary Students shall be current students at either Fanshawe College, Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College or King’s University College.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the Advisory Committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of subcommittees or working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory Committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 4856 or by email at hlysynsk@london.ca.
The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee provides technical advice to the City of London on matters which are relevant to the City of London’s Official Plan, including London’s natural heritage systems it relates to Environmentally Significant Areas, woodlands, stream corridors, etc.
The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the third Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law
The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee provides technical advice to the City of London on matters which are relevant to the City of London’s Official Plan, including London’s natural heritage systems it relates to Environmentally Significant Areas, woodlands, stream corridors, etc.
The Environmental and Ecological Planning Advisory Committee is responsible for the following:
Voting Members
Between seventeen and twenty-three Voting Members, including one member of the Advisory Committee on the Environment.
Non-Voting Resource Group
One representative of each of the following:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy
Members are appointed to serve as individuals and shall not represent a specific interest group or agency. Members shall be chosen based on their interest, experience, availability, academic qualifications and expertise they possess in disciplines that will assist in carrying of the mandate of the Committee. Areas of expertise may include, but is not limited to the following: Biology Ornithology, Geology, Botany, Zoology, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Ecology, Resource Management, Hydrology, Geography, Environmental Planning, Limnology and Natural History. Applicants without the above-noted technical background may also be considered. Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Advisory Committee on the Environment by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The purpose of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is to lead London in the conservation of its heritage through planning, education and stewardship, and to advise the City of London on the conservation of heritage resources in the community.
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage currently meet once a month on the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to Municipal Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedural By-law.
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage shall serve as the City’s municipal heritage committee, pursuant to Section 28 of the Ontario Heritage Act. As part of their decision making process, Municipal Council shall consult with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, as specified through the passing of a by-law or policy, or as set out in this mandate.
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage reports to the Municipal Council, through the Planning and Environment Committee. The purpose of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is to advise the Municipal Council on the conservation of cultural heritage resources in the community and to guide London in the conservation of its cultural heritage through planning, education, and stewardship.
Cultural heritage resource means a human work or a place that gives evidence of human activity or has spiritual or cultural meaning or value, and which has been determined to have historic value. Cultural heritage resources include both physical and intangible resources, properties protected under the Ontario Heritage Act, built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes, archaeological resources, paleontological resources, and both documentary and material heritage.
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage is responsible for the following:
Voting Members
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage shall consist of a minimum of five members to a maximum of fifteen members. Appointments to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage may include the following:
Should it not be possible to represent a sector or sphere of interest on LACH after consultation with other heritage organizations in the respective sector, member at large appointments may increase. Non-Voting Resource Group
Representative of each of the following:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The London Advisory Committee on Heritage may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the London Advisory Committee on Heritage as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage.
Appointments to the London Advisory Committee on Heritage shall, in all but one case, be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Municipal Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Municipal Council term. In the case of the non-voting postsecondary student member, the term shall be for one year, commencing March 1 of each year and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the following year.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Non-voting Post-Secondary Student Members shall be cooperatively nominated by the Fanshawe Student Union and the University Students’ Council, Western University.
Each voting member of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage is an independent representative to the Committee and does not represent the concerns of only one sector or sphere of interest. The members of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage shall work together fulfill the mandate of this advisory committee. Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication, and commitment to the mandate of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage.
Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent.
Non-voting post-secondary students shall be current students at either Fanshawe College, Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College or King’s University College.
The conduct of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the London Advisory Committee on Heritage. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of sub-committees and/or working groups that have been formed by the London Advisory Committee on Heritage may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the London Advisory Committee on Heritage.
Meetings shall not conflict with regular meetings of Municipal Council or the Planning and Environment Committee.
London Advisory Committee on Heritage members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the London Housing Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 5417 or by email at apascual@london.ca
The London Housing Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The London Housing Advisory Committee serves as a resource, information gathering and advisory body to the Municipal Council on matters pertaining to housing in the City of London.
The London Housing Advisory Committee currently meet on the second Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The London Housing Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Community and Protective Services Committee. The London Housing Advisory Committee serves as a resource, information gathering and advisory body to the Municipal Council on matters pertaining to housing in the City of London.
The London Housing Advisory Committee:
Voting Members
Thirteen members consisting of:
Non-Voting Resource Group
One representative of each of the following will be available to attend advisory committee meetings when necessary:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall, in all but one case, be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term. In the case of the Non-Voting Post-Secondary Student Member, the term shall be for one year, commencing March 1 of each year and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the following year.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy. Non-voting Post-Secondary Student Members shall be cooperatively nominated by the Fanshawe Student Union and the University Students’ Council, Western University.
Any person who has a general interest in housing may be appointed as a member-at large.
Only members of the various housing related associations, sectors and organizations cited in the composition of the Advisory Committee may represent their respective body or sector. Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent. Non-voting Post-Secondary Students shall be current students at either Fanshawe College, Western University, Brescia University College, Huron University College or King’s University College.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Transportation Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 0835 or by email at jbunn@london.ca.
The Transportation Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council, through the Civic Works Committee. The Transportation Advisory Committee will advise and support City Council in the implementation of the City's current and future Transportation Plan.
The Transportation Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the 4th Tuesday at 12:15 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law.
The Transportation Advisory Committee reports to the Municipal Council through the Civic Works Committee. The Transportation Advisory Committee will advise and support City Council in the implementation of the City's Transportation Master Plan (TMP), including the Active Transportation and Transportation Demand Management (with the exception of the cycling components of these City plans and programs*), and the London Road Safety Strategy (LRSS) aspects by:
*Note: The cycling functions of transportation mobility are handled by the Cycling Advisory Committee.
Voting Members
Thirteen members consisting of:
Non-Voting Resource Group
One, or more representatives from the staff of the following service areas/organizations will be available to attend committee meetings when necessary:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Any person who has a general interest in transportation issues may be appointed as a member-at-large. Members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. The representatives must be members of the organizations they represent.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
You can contact the Trees and Forests Advisory Committee by phone at 519-661-2489, extension 4856 or by email at hlysynsk@london.ca.
The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee serves as a resource and information support group to the Planning and Environment Committee, the Municipal Council, and its Committees as required. The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee implements London’s Urban Forest Strategy through Planning & Protection; Planting & Renewal; and Management & Maintenance.
The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee currently meet once a month on the fourth Wednesday at 12:15 p.m.
While it is the legislative mandate of the Municipal Council to make the final decision on all matters that affect the Municipality, the role of an advisory committee is to provide recommendations, advice and information to the Municipal Council on those specialized matters which relate to the purpose of the advisory committee, to facilitate public input to City Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life of the community, in keeping with the Municipal Council’s Strategic Plan principles. Advisory committees shall conduct themselves in keeping with the policies set by the Municipal Council pertaining to advisory committees, and also in keeping with the Council Procedure By-law
The Trees and Forests Advisory Committee serves as a resource and information support group to the Planning and Environment Committee, the Municipal Council, and its Committees as required, and to the citizenry and provides advice on the following matters:
the formation and implementation of London's Urban Forest Strategy through three main areas: Planning and Protection
Planting and Renewal
Management and Maintenance
Voting Members
Maximum of thirteen members consisting of:
Non-Voting Resource Group
One representative from each of the following:
Sub-committees and Working Groups
The Advisory Committee may form sub-committees and working groups as may be necessary to address specific issues; it being noted that the City Clerk's office does not provide secretariat support to these sub-committees or groups. These sub-committees and working groups shall draw upon members from the Advisory Committee as well as outside resource members as deemed necessary. The Chair of a sub-committee and/or working group shall be a voting member of the Advisory Committee.
Appointments to advisory committees shall be for a four-year term, commencing March 1 of the first year of a Council term and ending on February 28 or, in the case of a leap year, February 29 of the first year of the following Council term.
Appointments shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
The representatives of the organizations must be members or employees of the organizations they represent. Other members shall be chosen for their special expertise, experience, dedication and commitment to the mandate of the Committee. Non-voting representatives from local resource groups shall be members or employees of the organization they represent.
The conduct of Advisory Committee members shall be in keeping with Council Policy.
Meetings shall be once monthly at a date and time set by the City Clerk in consultation with the advisory committee. Length of meetings shall vary depending on the agenda. Meetings of working groups that have been formed by the Advisory Committee may meet at any time and at any location and are in addition to the regular meetings of the Advisory Committee.
Advisory committee members shall serve without remuneration.
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