Student Housing Liaison Committee

Purpose

Partnering efforts and sharing information to address common issues and concerns experienced in St. Catharines because of continued growth of post-secondary institutions and the effects on near-campus neighbourhoods.
To co-ordinate initiatives between the cities of St. Catharines and Thorold.

Vision

The Student Housing Liaison Committee is dedicated to improving the quality of life in St. Catharines. This is achieved by promoting and supporting activities ensuring cohesive communities that are safe, healthy and enjoyable.

Goals

• To collect and disseminate information, such as education, research
and effective practices.

• To identify issues and develop solutions to problems of common interest.

• To work with all levels of government to effect change.

• To provide a template for organizational structure in St. Catharines that
facilitates communication and action on local issues.

Membership

Mayor of St. Catharines
St. Catharines Council (3) Coun. Matthew Harris, Coun. Joe Kushner and Coun. Jennifer Stevens
Transportation and Environmental Services Staff (1)
Planning Services Staff (1)
Legal Services (1)
Fire and Emergency Management Services (1)
Mayor of Thorold
Thorold Planning Services (1)
Niagara Regional Police (1)
Niagara Region Waste Management (1)
Niagara College Staff (1)
Niagara College Student Council (1)
Brock University Staff (1)
Brock University Student Council (1)
Resident (2)
Landlord (2)

Voting Membership

The Committee consists of seven voting members. Voting members have been appointed through the City's appointment process.

Membership Responsibility

Members shall observe all corporate policies of the City of St. Catharines with respect to conduct, harassment and discrimination.

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Membership Term

The term of appointment for committee membership shall be a four-year term concurrent with the term of Council. However, due to occasional vacancies occurring within the term of appointment, membership applications are accepted on an on-going basis and referred to for interim appointment should a vacancy occur prior to the term expiring.

Membership List

To be determined according to the application process and subsequent appointments in January 2011.