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Committees and Boards:
The Town has several committees and boards that the community may participate in. Volunteering on a committee is a great way to:
- Get involved in your community.
- Learn more about local issues and projects.
- Help shape decisions that impact Goderich.
Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council on a variety of topics.
Who is on Our Committees and Boards?
To see who currently sits on each committee, view the Appointment By-Law.
Join a Committee or Board:
When there are openings, we encourage residents to apply and take an active role in the Town’s future.
All volunteer opportunities are posted on our Careers and Volunteer Opportunities page.
Town Committees:
| 2027 Bi-Centennial Committee: |
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Plans and coordinates the celebration of Goderich's 200th anniversary in 2027. Read the Committee's full mandate in their Terms of Reference. |
| Committee of Adjustment: |
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Reviews and makes decisions on applications for land severances (consents) and minor variances, under the Planning Act. This committee operates independently of Council and staff. Decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Read the Committee's full mandate in their Terms of Reference. |
| Property Standards Committee: |
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Handles appeals from property owners who have received a Property Standards Order. The Committee can choose to uphold, dismiss, or modify an order or extend a deadline. To appeal an order, submit a written request to the Committee Secretary. |
| Environment Committee: |
| Provides advice and recommendations to Council on environmental matters and sustainability initiatives within the Town. Read the Committee's full mandate in their Terms of Reference. |
| Goderich Fire Committee: |
| Provides opportunities for communication and discussion between the Town of Goderich and municipalities that enter into agreements with the Town for fire services. |
| Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board: |
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The Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board, representing the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Huron East, Municipality of Bluewater, Municipality of Huron-Kinloss, Municipality of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, and the Municipality of Central Huron, is responsible for overseeing the closed landfill's operational efficiency and environmental compliance until 2048. Their key tasks involve conducting leachate sampling and monitoring processes to ensure environmental stewardship. Additionally, the Board is responsible for compiling and submitting all necessary closed-landfill reports to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met and documented throughout the post-closure period. |
| Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board: |
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The Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board, which includes the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Huron East, and the Municipality of Central Huron, is a governing body that is responsible for the operational efficiency and regulatory compliance of the transfer facility. Additionally, the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board are tasked with maintaining the facility's grounds and equipment, managing personnel, and setting tipping fees for materials collected to ensure the financial sustainability of the site. |
| Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee: |
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Advises Council on matters related to municipal and marine heritage, including the preservation and promotion of Goderich’s historical and cultural resources. Read the Committee's full mandate in their Terms of Reference. |
