Advisory Committees of Council

Overview of Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces 

Advisory Committees

Provide input and advice on topics related to the City's four sustainability pillars (cultural sustainability, economic sustainability, environmental sustainability and social sustainability). Advisory Committees are in place for the term of Council (lasting until end of 2022).

Boards

The City of St. Catharines is involved with several boards to help address specific issues affecting St. Catharines residents

Task Forces

Task Forces provide input and advice on topics related to strategic priorities or high-profile issues where external consultation or advice is required, either for policy or operational purposes. Task forces are in place for shorter terms of length than advisory committees.

Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces Recruitment

Youth Forum Task Force

We're currently recruiting Student Leaders and Student Members for the Youth Forum Task Force. Visit the Youth Forum Task Force webpage for information on the task force. Or, if you're ready to apply, please complete our online Youth Forum Task Force Application Form.

Applications are due by Friday, June 28 at 4 p.m.

Note: If you previously applied for the Youth Forum Task Force you do NOT need to apply again. We have extended the recruitment period for the task force, but all previously-submitted applications will be considered.

List of Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces

 Advisory Committees:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Advisory Committee on Older Adults (New)
• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
• Clean City Advisory Committee
• Committee of Adjustment
• Downtown Development Revitalization Advisory Committee
• Green Advisory Committee
• Heritage Advisory Committee
• Heritage Permit Advisory Committee
• Museum Advisory Committee
• Property Standards
• Public Art Advisory Committee
• Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee
• Town and Gown Advisory Committee
• Transportation Advisory Committee (New)

Boards

• FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Boar
• Port Dalhousie Business Association
• Niagara District Airport Commission Board
• St. Catharines Public Library
• St. Catharines Transit Commission

Task Forces

• 101 South Drive Task Force
• Design Review Panel Task Force
• Downtown Parking Study Task Force
• Organizational Effectiveness Task Force
• Outdoor Aquatic Facilities Task Force
• Youth Forum 

Advisory Committee Structure

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 Pillar Structure

• The City has four sustainability advisory pillar committees:

  • Cultural sustainability

  • Economic sustainability

  • Environmental sustainability

  • Social sustainability

• The membership of each pillar committee is comprised of the following:
• Three City Council representatives
• The chairs of the advisory committees that report to the pillar committee

Cultural Sustainability Advisory Committees

• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
• Heritage Advisory Committee
• Heritage Permit Advisory Committee
• Public Art Advisory Committee
• Museum Advisory Committee

Economic Sustainability Advisory Committees

• Downtown Development Revitalization Advisory Committee
• Transportation Advisory Committee (New)

Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committees

• Clean City Advisory Committee
• Green Advisory Committee

Social Sustainability Advisory Committees

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Advisory Committee on Older Adults (New)
• Recreation Master Plan Advisory Committee
• Town and Gown Advisory Committee

Advisory Committees and Task Forces Handbook 

On an Advisory Committee or Task Force? Curious to know about the process and procedures for being on an Advisory Committee or Task Force? The handbook and appendices listed below provide all the information you need to know about being on an Advisory Committee or Task Force:

• Advisory Committees and Task Forces Handbook
• Appendix 1 - 2018 to 2022 Advisory Committee, Boards and Task Forces Structure
• Appendix 2 - Code of Conduct for Elected Officials, Local Boards and Advisory Committees
• Appendix 3 - Simplified Meeting Procedures for Advisory Bodies
• Appendix 4 - Appointment Policy for Advisory Committees and Local Boards
• Appendix 5 - Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
• Appendix 6 - Code of Conduct for Staff / Council Interactions

Updated: May 2019