Committees and boards

Commercial beautification committee

The commercial beautification committee focuses on the beautification of West Grey's urban centres and the community through initiates such as the annual flower program.

Committee of adjustment

The municipality's committee of adjustment is responsible for considering applications for minor variances to the zoning by-law.

Dark sky committee

The dark sky committee advises council and makes recommendations on public education, municipal policies, partnerships, events and projects designed to stop the increase of light pollution and where possible bring about a decrease. The primary goals of the committee are to increase awareness of the benefits of protecting our night skies and to develop solutions for reducing light pollution throughout West Grey.

Durham Cemetery board

The Durham Cemetery board established in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act are responsible for the operation of the Durham Cemetery.

Economic development advisory board

The economic development advisory committee advises council on how to support and expand the range of business, trade and industry within the Municipality of West Grey and to encourage community development that enhances the quality of life of people currently working and living in the community, as well as future residents.

Elmwood Community Centre joint board

The Elmwood Community Center board (ECC) is a joint collaboration between the Municipality of Brockton and Municipality of West Grey to manage recreation programs and operations of the Elmwood lions hall, Elmwood community center hall, ball diamond and adjoining park lands. The board develops and maintains an annual operating and capital budget with financial assistance from the Municipality of Brockton and the Municipality of West Grey.

Elmwood fire joint board

The Elmwood fire department joint board of management was established by an agreement between the Municipality of West Grey and the Municipality of Brockton for the administration of the Elmwood fire department.

Glenelg Hall committee

The Glenelg Hall committee advises council on matters relating to Glenelg Hall.

Lamlash Hall committee

The Lamlash Hall committee advises council on matters relating to Lamlash Hall.

Local accessibility advisory committee

The local accessibility advisory committee initiates and provides recommendations, advice and information to the municipal council regarding community accessibility needs and AODA compliance.

Parks, recreation & culture committee

The parks, recreation & culture committee and local Ayton, Durham and Neustadt committees advise and make recommendation regarding community parks, sport, recreation and culture and assisting with community and cultural events for West Grey.

Police services board committee

The police services board is established pursuant to the Police Services Act, R.S.O, 1990, c. P.15. The purpose of the police services board is to establish priorities, objectives and policies regarding policing in West Grey. 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.

Property standards committee

The property standards appeal committee hears appeals to order to comply to bring a property into compliance with the property standards by-law. The committee can quash, uphold, or modify an order. Meetings for the property standards committee are called as needed.

Stothart Hall joint board

The Stothart Hall joint committee advises council on matters relating to Stothart Hall. It is a joint board established with the Municipality of Grey Highlands and the Municipality of West Grey.

Sustainability advisory committee

The sustainability advisory committee advises council and makes recommendations on programmes and initiatives which balance economic, social, and environmental impacts in effort to build a sustainable West Grey to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.

Traffic safety working group

The traffic safety working group provides a community perspective on traffic safety issues, and will work towards identify key roadways where traffic issues are most prevalent and provide traffic calming options for education, enforcement, road engineering and the built environment.

Other information identified by the working group during its investigation, which may assist in addressing other traffic safety issues, should be considered for inclusion in the report.

Trails committee

The trails committee advised and assists council in creating a high quality, all season series of trails contributing to this area's development as a world-class destination, while connecting all areas of our community by a safe, off-road, multi-use trail system.

Union Cemetery board

The Union Cemetery board established in accordance with the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act are responsible for the operation of the Union Cemetery.

West Grey Public Library board

The West Grey Public Library is "under the management and control of a board which is a corporation" (Public Libraries Act). Under provincial legislation, the Board is charged with seeking "to provide, in cooperation with other boards, a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the community's unique needs."

West Grey youth committee

The West Grey youth advisory committee has been established to promote youth initiatives in the community. Members of this committee must be between the ages of 12 and 24. Anyone under the age of 18 will require parental consent. Adults working with youth require a vulnerable sector check prior to be appointed.