The Municipality has numerous Committees established by Council. The Standing Committees are comprised of Council members only.
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Standing Committee
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Boards and Committees
Council appoints a combination of Council members and citizens to a number of local boards and committees.
| Audit Committee |
| Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing all material aspects of the corporation’s financial reporting, control and audit functions. The role includes a particular focus on the qualitative aspects of financial reporting and on the organization’s processes for the management of business/financial risk and for compliance with significant applicable legal, ethical and regulatory requirements. The role also includes maintenance of strong, positive working relationships with management, external auditors and other advisors. The Audit Committee provides a focal point for communication between Council, the external auditor and management and facilitates an impartial, objective and independent review of management practices. |
| Business Improvement Area |
| For more information about the Midland BIA, please visit the Downtown Midland website. |
| Committee of Adjustment and Property Standards |
| Committee of Adjustment makes decisions on Minor Variance, requests to expand legal non-conforming use applications to the Town’s Zoning By-law, and Provisional Consent applications for the creation of new lots, lot line adjustments, easement/ROW applications, and lease applications all pursuant to the Planning Act. Members are encouraged to conduct site visits for each of the applications prior to the public meeting. |
| Community Hydro Distribution Advisory Committee |
Mandate/General StatementMidland Town Council undertook the sale of the MPUC (Town's Hydro Distribution Company) in 2017. As a condition of the sale, Council was determined to create a community liaison committee for the purpose of interfacing with the new company to ensure that there was an appropriate vehicle for the exchange of information. Council's intentions are to develop a positive working relationship with the new operator; to ensure the high standards of hydro electric distribution services in the Town of Midland are maintained; and the working relationship with the community in the broadest sense remain effective and responsive. AuthorityThe Committee has been established pursuant to section 6.4 of a Share Purchase Agreement entered into by Newmarket - Tay Power Distribution (“NT Power") and Midland on May 31, 2017. |
| Council Community Grant Committee |
| The sole purpose of the Council Community Grant Committee (“Committee”) is to review Community Grant Program applications and recommend recipients to Council. |
| Council’s Task Force on Affordable Housing |
| Council undertook in January 2019 the development of its strategic priorities for the 2018-2022 term of office. Under the Safe, Sustainable, Healthy Community Pillar, one of the objectives was to “encourage new accessible and affordable housing”. In support of the County of Simcoe’s 10-year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy, the Council’s Task Force on Affordable Housing will seek to explore options for addressing the affordable housing needs within the Town of Midland and undertake a series of objectives as outlined within the Terms of Reference. |
| Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay |
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On June 19, 2019, recommended moving forward with the Culture Alliance in the Heart of Georgian Bay through the adoption of the proposed Terms of Reference, releasing $10,000 to be financially managed by the Town of Penetanguishene and appointing a municipal representative to the Culture Alliance Committee. All Communities (Beausoleil First Nation, Town of Midland, Town of Penetanguishene, Township of Tay, and Township of Tiny) have adopted the Culture Alliance Terms of Reference, released $10,000 to be financially managed by the Town of Penetanguishene and appointed a municipal representative to the Culture Alliance Committee. As the more regionally focused Culture Alliance Committee will continue with, and expand upon, the activities and programs initiated by the Culture Midland Committee, the Culture Midland Committee is no longer required. For more information please visit the Cultural Alliance's website. |
| Heritage Committee |
| To advise and assist Council on matters relating to the Ontario Heritage Act, and such other heritage matters as Council may specify by by-law. |
| Huronia Airport Commission |
| (Applicants should include in their application experience that relates to the criteria and why they would like to serve on the Commission)
The Huronia Airport Commission meets monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Huronia Airport Administration Building. Agendas are circulated one week in advance of the meeting. The establishment of the Huronia Airport Commission was confirmed by special legislation of the Province of Ontario, entitled Huronia Airport Commission Act, 1996. By-law 2000-68 was passed on September 25, 2000 and provided for a Joint Agreement with the Township of Tiny, the Town of Penetanguishene and the Town of Midland for the control and management of the Huronia Airport (an air harbour located in the Township of Tiny). While the three municipalities are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Airport, control and management has been entrusted to the Huronia Airport Commission through the Agreement. Members are encouraged to have financial and/or business knowledge. Knowledge of aviation would be considered an asset. The Huronia Airport Commission is comprised of seven commissioners. Three represent the Town of Midland, with one being a member of Council and the remaining two members appointed by Council for a duration consistent with the appointing Council’s term of office. |
| Joint Compliance Audit Committee |
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The Municipal Elections Act requires a municipal Council, before October 1st in an election year, to establish a compliance audit committee for the purposes of Section 88.33 of the Act relative to a possible contravention of the Act's election campaign finance provisions. The Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee reviews applications for compliance audits of the election campaign finances of candidates and registered third-party advertisers and considers report(s) from the Clerk on apparent contraventions of contribution limits. |
| Midland Police Service Board |
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Effective February 8, 2018, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began policing the Town of Midland. What is the Police Services Board?Every municipality in Ontario that contracts with the OPP or that has a municipal police force must have a civilian police services board. Police services boards are independent bodies established by provincial legislation called the Police Services Act. The boards represent community interests and are accountable to the Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services, and the Ontario Civilian Police Commission.
How does the OPP Policing in Midland affect the Midland Police Services Board?The current Midland Police Services Board continues to represent community interests in policing. The Board's specific responsibilities are now governed by Section 10 of the Police Services Act. Please click here for more information on Section 10 Boards
What are the Roles and Responsibilities of the Board?With OPP policing the Board's role under Section 10 is to:
How may I contact the Board?Citizens may wish to contact the Board to bring forward concerns about crime prevention and public safety within our community. |
| Midland Public Library Board |
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The Members of the Library Board shall bear the legal responsibility for the Midland Public Library. In accordance with the Public Libraries Act. The Library Board will seek to provide efficient public library service that reflects the community’s unique needs. This will be accomplished through strategic direction and governance. |
| Accessibility and Seniors Advisory Committee |
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| MPUC Sale Proceeds Investment Committee |
Mandate/General StatementOn November 27, 2017 the Council of the Town of Midland approved via Resolution No. 2017-490 the establishment of two separate funds from the net proceeds of the sale of MPUC shares to Newmarket-Tay Power:
This policy sets out the parameters under which these two funds will be managed as defined by and in compliance with the requirements of s. 418 to s. 420 of the Municipal Act, 2001 and of O.Reg. 438/97. Eligible investments are those specified in the Town of Midland Investment Policy as those portfolios administered by LAS (AMO) and MFOA through One Investment. Policy Statement for Midland Public Utility Commission (“MPUC") Legacy Fund: It is the intention of the Town of Midland to hold the amount of $10,500,000 in the MPUC Legacy Fund in perpetuity while making annual withdrawals from investment earnings to contribute towards the Town of Midland's capital needs. The MPUC Legacy Fund is established based on the desire of the Council of the Town of Midland to keep the MPUC legacy alive for current and future residents. The intention is the MPUC Legacy Fund will be used for the benefit of the community and as recognition of the community benefit that the MPUC provided. Policy Statement for the Midland Community-Wide Initiatives Fund: It is the intention of the Town of Midland that the funds held in the Community-Wide Initiatives Fund be used to provide an Internal Bank should an opportunity arise where Council determines these funds (or a portion of these funds) could be more appropriately directed. The Community-Wide Initiatives Fund operating as an Internal Bank would provide funds at market rates for projects for which the fund's use is specifically approved by Council. All borrowing from the Initiatives Fund would be supported by a Promissory Note and would require repayments in the same manner as any external debt issue to ensure future restoration of capital. On November 26, 2018 the Council of the Town of Midland adopted By-law 2018-77 to enter into the Agency Agreement between CHUMS Financing Corporation and Local Authority Services, as Agent, and with eligible investors with respect to the use of ONE Investment for these two newly created funds.
Strategic Plan Priorities/ Legislative RequirementsPillar One – Accountable, Responsive and Innovative Governance |
| Midland Penetanguishene Transit Committee |
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Midland Penetanguishene Transit aims at achieving the following objectives:
• To provide conventional fixed route service through the operation of a
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| Severn Sound Environmental Association |
| The Severn Sound Environmental Association is a partnership between nine municipalities in the Severn Sound Watershed. Each municipality appoints one person to serve on the SSEA Board. The SSEA Board holds quarterly meetings where management and review of the business of the SSEA Office occurs. For more information, please visit the SSEA web site.
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