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Committees and Boards

Committees and Boards

Joining a Township Committee or Board is a great way to get involved and support your community. Council appoints qualified candidates and members typically serve for a regular Council term of four years. We encourage you to submit an application if you are interested in sitting on one of our various Committees and Boards.

Our Committees

The Cemetery Board oversees all responsibility and duties regarding the maintenance of the Townshipโ€™s abandoned Cemeteries (grass cutting, and general upkeep). Members receive a honorarium of $100 per year.

Members

  • David Anderson
  • Glenn Mason
  • Karen Grehan

The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial body made up of citizen representatives appointed by Council. Decisions made by the Committee of Adjustment may be appealed to Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).ย The Committee of Adjustment considers applications for Minor Variances and Consents, as set out in the Planning Act. Further information can be found on the Township’sย Planning and Land Useย page.

Members:

  • Deputy Mayor Lachs
  • Councillor Ronald O’Leary
  • Elizabeth Rogacki
  • John Greer
  • Horace Harper

The Community Development and Event Committee supports and plans community events and initiatives throughout the Township, including the annual Canada Day Celebration!

Mandate:

  • To host community events that promote a sense of community and volunteerism throughout the Township.
  • To make recommendations to Council regarding new annual community events.
  • To foster high levels of communication between Staff, community groups, and additional volunteers that may be required for community events.
  • To undertake specific projects as assigned by Township Council.
  • To plan events that are consistent with the Townshipโ€™s Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Policy and Procedures as adopted in accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Customer Service Standard โ€“ Ontario Regulation 429/07.

Members:

  • Adam Cox
  • Janice Whiteside
  • Shen Fernando
  • Syer Mahboob
  • Shirely Wylie

Fence Viewers respond to calls from the Clerk’s Department to investigate complaints in accordance with the Line Fences Act. Guided by the Statutory Powers Procedure Act and the Line Fences Act, Fence Viewers respond to situations regarding the placement of fences and also where a tree from either property falls on the line fence.

Members:

  • John Greer
  • Glenn Mason
  • Karen Grehan

Livestock Evaluators respond to the loss of livestock by farmers in the Township to determine the value of claim to be awarded based on the evidence presented in accordance with Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act.

Members:

  • Rachel Falls – (705) 727-6108
  • Trevor Irvin – (705) 791-7527

Ontario Wildlife Compensation Program

Under the Townshipโ€™s Property Standards By-law the municipality may intervene to correct building and property maintenance issues (make repairs, clean up and add costs to tax bills), register an Order on Title and prosecute for non-compliance. The Property Standards Committee hears appeals of work orders and other related matters.

Members:

  • Councillor Adam Cox
  • Councillor Anub Simson
  • David Anderson

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee is established by the County of Simcoe, the Township of Springwater, the Township of Tay, the Township of Oro-Medonte and the Township of Adjala-Tosorontioย  in accordance with Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2001, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (โ€œActsโ€).ย  This Committee acts as an advisory body in accordance with both Acts and all related standards.ย This committee includes both elected officials and citizen appointees.

Members:

  • Councillor Ronald O’Leary
  • Doug Mein

The primary function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Council in maintaining the financial integrity of the municipality.

Members:

  • Deputy Mayor Julius Lachs
  • Councillor Bob Meadows
  • Councillor Miklos Borsos

NVCA’s Board of Directors is comprised of representatives appointed from each of our member municipalitiesโ€‹.

As the governing body for the NVCA, Board members have a very important role and responsibility to represent the interests of their municipalities, consider the interests and needs of the conservation authority, and establish an effective reporting relationship with their municipal council and staff.โ€‹

Members:

  • Mayor Scott W. Anderson

Under the Police Services Act, the Police Services Board is responsible for adequate and effective police services within the municipality. The Police Services Board provides an opportunity for independent civilian oversight and governance of police services.

Members:

  • Mayor Scott W. Anderson
  • Deborah Hall-Chancey

The Rosemont District Fire Board is composed ofย two (2) elected members from the Council of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, two (2) elected members from the Council of the Town of Mono and two (2) elected members from the Council of the Township of Mulmur. Collectively the Boardย manages and operates the Rosemont District Fire Department.

Members:

  • Deputy Mayor Julius Lachs
  • Councillor Miklos Borsos

The Rosemont District Fire Board is composed ofย two (2) elected members from the Council of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, two (2) elected members from the Council of the Town of Mono and two (2) elected members from the Council of the Township of Mulmur. Collectively the Boardย manages and operates the Rosemont District Fire Department.

Members:

  • Deputy Mayor Julius Lachs
  • Councillor Miklos Borsos

The SSSN’s focus is on threatened shorelines and streams in the Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga River watersheds within the southern municipalities of Simcoe County; namely Adjala-Tosorontio, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, and New Tecumseth.ย The committee is made up ofย volunteer citizens, municipal, conservation, and non-government representatives.

Members:

  • Councillor Bob Meadows

The mandate of the Town of New Tecumseth Museum on the Boyne Advisory Committee providesย is toย provide information and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council with regard to the Museum on the Boyne.

The Committee discusses by-laws and policies, promotes the museum, discusses grants and other sources of funding and advises and gives support on the proper preservation of the collection.

As a community museum of South Simcoe and area, Adjala-Tosorontio has a member to represent the Township, as do Essa, Bradford West Gwillimbury, and Innisfil in addition to representatives from New Tecumseth.

Members:

  • Councillor Miklos Borsos

The TRCA Board of Directors is made up of 28 members appointed by the respective councils of participating municipalities.ย To ensure a variety of perspectives, skills, and expertise, TRCA recruits a wide range of advisory members, including members of the public, community or special interest groups. The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio and the Town of Mono jointly appoint a member, with the 2022-2026 term’s member being a representative from Adjala-Tosorontio.

Member:

  • Councillor Anub Simson

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