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Committees & Boards

The Township of Augusta has several committees and boards which work to improve and promote life within the Township.  The committees are made up of Council members, Township employees and volunteers from the community and other local public services.

 

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Committee of Adjustment:

This Committee is in place to make decisions regarding proposed changes to a property which do not conform to the Zoning By-Law (minor variances).

The Committee of Adjustment meets on an as needed basis.

 

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Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee:

This committee works in an advisory capacity to attract, promote, retain and expand economic development and tourism within Augusta Township to make our Township a sustainable community in which to live, work and play. Each year Council and the Economic Development & Tourism Advisory Committee work together to put on the following  events:

Augusta Township Mayor’s Breakfast

Each spring, the Mayor hosts a breakfast for local businesses and the public with presentations on topics that matter to residents. The MP and MPP also attend to update residents on how the government is continuing to assist rural residents.

Augusta Township Business of the Year and New Business of the Year Awards

Council and the committee celebrate the accomplishments of two businesses in the Township of Augusta each year who have shown community involvement and innovation.  The Business of the Year Award is given to a business who has shown longevity, community involvement and leadership. The New Business of the Year Award is given to a business that has launched in the last 1 to 5 years, is and has shown community involvement, leadership and sustainability.

The Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee meets on the 1st Monday of the month.  The current Committee Chair is to be determined.

 

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Joint Recreation Committee:

This advisory committee consists of volunteer representatives from the Maitland, Maynard, North Augusta and Roebuck recreation centers as well as the Public Library.  They help shape what recreation is within the Township. In 2016, the Township, in conjunction with the recreation associations and library, began a process of developing a multi-year Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan. The Plan is now complete and serves as a guiding document and provides the principles for recreational and cultural service delivery for both the immediate and longer-term future.

The Joint Recreation Committee meets quarterly with individual recreation committee meetings held separately as needed.  The current Committee Chair is to be determined.

 

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Library Board:

The Augusta Township Public Library Board is composed of volunteers who act in accordance with the Public Library Act.  The Board is responsible for formulating policies concerning the operations of the library to provide a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the unique needs of Augusta Township.

The Library Board meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.  The current Council Representative is Councillor Michele Bowman.

 

Planning Advisory Committee:

Appointed by Council, this advisory committee makes informed, well researched recommendations to Council regarding planning and agricultural practices in the Township with the best interests of all residents and future development of the township being of foremost importance.  They work within the guidelines of the Official Plan and Zoning By-Law to help expedite decisions in a fair and timely manner.

The Planning Advisory Committee meeting dates have yet to be determined.  The current Committee Chair is to be determined.

 

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Police Services Board:

The Township of Augusta receives their police services from the Ontario Provincial Police – Grenville County (Prescott) Detachment.  The Police Services Board is made up of one Provincial appointee, one municipal appointee, the CAO and the Mayor.  Essentially this Board works in consultation with the Detachment Commander to bring forward any local issues and concerns so as to ensure the safety and security of the residents of the municipality.  The Board cannot direct the Detachment Commander with respect to specific operational decisions or day-to-day operations of the police service however.

The Police Services Board meets quarterly.  The current Board Chair is Glenn Mackey (municipal appointee).

 

Rental Property Standards Committee:

The Property Standards Committee is a quasi-judicial committee that hears appeals and makes decisions related to orders issued by the Rental Property Standards Officer regarding the Rental Property Standards By-Law (2399-2000) in Augusta.  This committee follows the regulations set out in the Rental Property Standards By-Law and the Ontario Building Code.

Members meet as frequently as required.

 

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