Committees

Advisory Committees of Council and Boards for the 2022-2026 Term of Council

• Committee Conduct

  As a result of amendments to the Municipal Act, municipalities are now required to adopt a Code of Conduct for its Local Boards.  The Police Services Board is governed by their own Code of Conduct.

  The guiding principles of the Code of Conduct for Local Boards is that members shall act with honesty and integrity, serving in a diligent manner, and performing their duties in a manner which promotes public confidence. Follow the link below to view the document.

  Code of Conduct for Local Boards (PDF)

  All members of Council, local boards and committees have an obligation to act honestly and responsibly when making decisions or giving advice on Council, board or committee matters. This obligation includes the disclosure of pecuniary interest.

  A pecuniary interest refers to a situation where a member has a direct or indirect conflict related to a matter under consideration. A full explanation of direct and indirect pecuniary interests can be found in the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

  The onus is on the member to determine whether they are affected by the pecuniary interest provisions. All members must submit their disclosures of pecuniary interest in writing to the Clerk immediately following the meeting during which they verbally disclose a pecuniary interest. 

• How will Committees and Boards proceed?

  The Township of Tiny Council amended its Procedure By-law to allow for the full electronic participation of Council Members at Special and Regular Committee of the Whole and Regular Council Meetings. This includes Planning Public Meetings and Committees of Council and Board Meetings. 

  Schedule 12 of Bill 197, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 amends the Municipal Act to permanently allow for electronic participation in meetings of a member of council, of a local board or of a committee of either of them as set out in a procedure by-law. 

• Attendance /Deputations

  The Committee and Board Meetings will not be livestreamed. If you wish to attend or present to a Committee or Board on a subject matter, please contact Jenna Reid, Communications/Committee Coordinator, at jreid@tiny.ca or 705-526-4204, Ext. 277.

  In order to participate electronically, you will need strong internet connectivity along with a computer/laptop/tablet with a webcam and audio capabilities.