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Housing for the Aging Population Committee (2011 - 2014)
2011-2014 Housing for the Aging Population Committee Members
| Councillor Gary Lamb | Councillor Ron Simpson |
| Jutta Court | Libby Knights |
| Joanne Vanderveer |
Committee By-Law 2011-084
Appointment By-Law 2011-085
Purpose
The purpose of the Committee shall be to review and provide advice respecting creation of housing for the aging population of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Mandate
The mandate of the Committee is to provide advice and comments to Council and staff regarding the creation of housing for senior citizens within Bradford West Gwillimbury. This was identified as a key priority when Council conducted their Strategic Plan and thus a committee has been struck to evaluate the merit of housing for the aging population of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
The Committee will be responsible for leading and/or undertaking the following:
• the preparation of market and demographic studies that will bring clarity and understanding of the housing needs of the aged within the community
• research the various private, public and not-for-profit housing providers that cater to the identified needs within BWG
• develop a “Housing the Aging Population Strategy” for council’s consideration
• in undertaking the above, liaise with stakeholders, industry experts and the broader community in order to leverage proven solutions and best practices
Composition
The membership of the Committee will be comprised as follows:
• Two (2) Members of Council; and
• Three (3) citizen members
Only members of the Committee may vote on any issue.
Meeting Schedule
The Committee meeting schedule has yet to be determined, the specific dates and times for meetings to be determined by the Committee at the beginning of each year. Please click here to review the upcoming meeting dates. Additional meetings may be called by the Chairperson in consultation with the Clerk or his/her designate. The Chairperson can cancel any meeting.
Meetings of the Committee shall not conflict with regular meetings of Committee of the Whole and regular meetings of Council.
Lead Department/Reporting Relationship
The lead department for the Committee shall be Planning & Development Services.
Staff from any of the Town’s departments will attend meetings of the Committee as required to provide expertise or report on various matters related to their departmental work plans. Staff from other government or agencies may from time to time attend as necessary to provide expertise or report on various matters related to their work plans.
Any staff member attending meetings of the Committee is not a member of the Committee.
Terms of Office
All citizen members of the Committee will hold office for a term coinciding with the term of Council, and remain in office until their successors are appointed. No one citizen member shall be appointed for more than two consecutive terms. After a maximum of eight years of service on the Committee as a citizen member, an individual will not be appointed again before a four year absence from the Committee as a citizen member.
In the event of a vacancy by death, resignation or from any other cause other than the expiration of the term for which the member was appointed, such vacancy shall be dealt with in accordance with the policies adopted by Council from time to time and the applicable legislation.
Remuneration
No remuneration is paid to the Committee members.
Staff Contact
Leisl McDill
Committee Coordinator
Phone: 905-775-5366 ext. 1105
Fax: 905-775-0153
Email: Leisl McDill