Boards, Committees, Agencies, Associations and Community Groups Policy

Policy statement

The Corporation of the Town of Oakville (town) supports and acknowledges the value of internal and external boards, committees, agencies and associations (committees). The creation, amendment and dissolution of committees and appointments to committees, shall be conducted in a fair and equitable manner and in accordance with applicable legislation or procedures. Appointed committee members are expected to adhere to applicable corporate policies including but not limited to the Code of Conduct for members of Council and Respectful Conduct Policy.

Purpose

This policy supports the creation, amendment, dissolution of committees and appointments to the committees authorized by Council and associated with the town.

Scope

This policy applies to the creation, amendment, dissolution of town committees and to citizen and council appointments to internal and external committees, as authorized by Town Council.

References

Municipal Act, 2001