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Boards and committees provide advice, make recommendations to Council or adjudicate upon particular municipal matters. They provide citizens with an opportunity to participate in the present and future direction of the municipality. Serving on a council committee is a great way to participate in the decision making process, give back to the community and get involved with local government.

West Grey council appoints members to boards and committees as set out by the appointment bylaw 11-2022.

Should you want to apply to join any of the West Grey committees or boards, please fill out this online form.

For more information, contact the clerk's office at 519-369-2200 ext. 229.

Appeal committee

Committee members: 

  • All members of council 

Climate action advisory committee

The climate action advisory committee advises council and makes recommendations on programs and initiatives that balance economic, social and environmental impacts in an effort to build a sustainable West Grey. 

Committee members:

  • Sabrina Barlow
  • Lydia Dyck
  • Beth Hamilton - Council representative 
  • Jennifer Hodge Williamson 
  • Nikki May
  • Elizabeth Murray
  • Eric Saunders
  • Geoffrey Shea - Council representative 
  • Lee Papineau 
  • Jessica Pelchat

Council appointments to external committees, boards and agencies 

  • Durham Business Improvement Area (BIA) 
  • Saugeen Mobility and Regional Transit Corporation (SMART) 
  • Saugeen Municipal Airport Commission 
  • Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Board

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.

Committee members:

  • Bev Falco
  • Beth Hamilton - Council representative 
  • Marian Ratcliffe 

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.

Board members:

  • Jim Atkinson
  • Jennifer Doherty-Hayes
  • Rob Thompson
  • Stephen Townsend – Council representative
  • Bert Welsh

Economic development advisory committee

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.

Committee members:

  • Kerri Eady
  • Doug Hutchinson - Council representative
  • Tom Hutchinson - Council representative
  • Andrew Lawrence
  • Paul MacDonald 
  • Steven Morel
  • Elizabeth MacKenzie
  • Darrin Patey
  • Michelle Patey
  • Hazel Pratt-Paige
  • Stephen Townsend - Council representative

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.

Board members:

  • Ernie Falkiner
  • Beth Hamilton – Council representative
  • Tom Hutchinson – Alternate
  • Hazel Pratt-Paige

Elmwood fire department 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.

Board members:

  • Rebecca Hergert - Council representative
  • Tom Hutchinson - Council representative

Friends of music in the park committee

Committee members:

  • Dwight Clark
  • Shirley Clark
  • Ron McManus 
  • Kay McManus 
  • Heather Wright
  • Steve Wright 

Gardens and green spaces advisory committee

The West Grey Gardens and Green Spaces Advisory Committee (GGSAC) advises the council of West Grey on matters related to the development and beautification of gardens and green spaces within West Grey’s urban areas.

Committee members:

  • Scott Forester
  • Courtney Hunter
  • Doug Hutchinson - Council representative 
  • Connie MacEwan 
  • Elizabeth MacKenzie
  • Mary Lou Pfeffer
  • Bryan Schenk
  • Geoffrey Shea - Council representative 
  • Lauren Smolen
  • Angela Stanley
  • Becky Weltz
  • Julie Wilson 

Glenelg Hall committee

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

Committee members:

  • Boyde Colwell
  • Janice McEachnie
  • Ben Morris
  • Gloria Morris
  • Michael Risk
  • Joanne Timmins 

Lamlash Hall committee

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

Committee members:

  • Delton Becker
  • Helen Becker
  • Larry Heipel
  • Sharon Heipel
  • Betty Hopkins
  • Deanna Hopkins
  • Michele Humphrey
  • Harold McKnight
  • Lois McKnight

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.

Committee members: 

  • Jennifer Lang
  • Cheryl Lindsay
  • Pam Michels
  • Geoffrey Shea – Council representative
  • Todd Stoddart
  • Doug Townsend

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.

Committee members:

The Chair and one alternate from each of the West Grey Parks, Recreation and Culture Committees, Ayton, Durham and Neustadt

  • Rebecca Hergert – Council representative
  • Doug Hutchinson – Council representative
  • Geoffrey Shea – Council representative

Committee members - Ayton:

  • Nadine Becker
  • Aaron Culliton
  • David Culliton
  • Jessica Farquharson 
  • Dave Forester
  • Joyce Nuhn 
  • Mary Lou Pfeffer

Committee members - Durham:

  • Jamie Doherty 
  • Heather Wright 

Committee members - Neustadt: 

  • Michael Dinkel
  • Audrey Filsinger
  • Scott Forester
  • Nelson Granger
  • Gerry Lynch
  • Rheo Machina
  • Brian Zettler 

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.

Board members:

  • Doug Hutchinson - Council representative

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.

Group members:

  • Robert Edwards
  • Jonah Friendly
  • Tom Hutchinson – Council representative
  • Cheryl Lindsay
  • Robert MacKenzie
  • Stephen Townsend – Council representative
  • Larry White

Trails advisory committee

The trails advisory committee advises 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.

Committee members: 

  • Robert Edwards
  • John Glencross
  • Doug Hutchinson - Council representative
  • Cheryl Johnson
  • Janice McEachnie
  • Dawn McNab
  • Doug Reay
  • Bryan Schenk
  • Geoffrey Shea - Council representative
  • Lauren Smolen
  • Jana White  

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.

Board members:

  • Fred Newman
  • Neil Weppler

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.

Committees and boards authorized by separate bylaws

West Grey committee of adjustment

West Grey's committee of adjustment is appointed by bylaw 03-2022. The municipality's committee of adjustment is responsible for considering applications for minor variances to the zoning by-law.

Committee members: 

  • Rebecca Hergert
  • Doug Hutchinson
  • Tom Hutchinson
  • Christine Robinson
  • Stephen Townsend 

West Grey police services board

The police services board is established pursuant to the Police Services Act, R.S.O, 1990, c. P.15 and appointed by bylaw 69-2020. 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.

Board members:

  • Christine Robinson
  • Geoffrey Shea
  • Doug Townsend 

West Grey property standards committee

The West Grey property standards committee is appointed by bylaw 71-2020. 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. 

Committee members:

  • Bill Chalmer
  • Dave Cowan
  • Boyde Colwell
  • Janice McEachnie
  • Robert Miller 

West Grey public library board

West Grey's public library board is appointed by bylaw 31-2022. 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."

Board members:

  • Tyler Barlow
  • Malcolm Beddoe
  • Boyde Colwell
  • Beth Hamilton - Council Representative 
  • Elizabeth Murray
  • Stephen Townsend - Council Representative

Accessibility of documents:
Documents are available in alternate formats upon request. Please contact the clerk's department at 519-369-2200 ext. 229 or email gscharback@westgrey.com if you require an accessible format or communication support.

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