Leading a Strong Community
The Town of Cochrane has multiple Boards and Committees that are lead by local volunteers. Persons interested or willing to sit on any of the following Committees and Boards should fill out the application form Application for Vacant Committee Spots and submit it to the Clerk. Once a seat becomes vacant you will be notified.
Understand what each Board and Committee’s vision, mission and purpose is and who is pushing this vision forward. All boards and committees of the town must comply with the Municipal Act and, as a result, all meetings are made public. The Board and Committee Agendas and Minutes are now being uploaded to the new Civic Web File Pro System. File Pro makes it quick and easy to find and access information through searchable online files.
Committees & Boards
Below is a list of current committees and boards and you can also find their terms of reference.
Pursuant to the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, S.O. 2001, Chapter 32, the Committee shall provide advice and assistance in the preparation of an Accessibility Plan, for presentation to Council in respect of such planning and operational matters affecting accessibility services in the Cochrane area. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Accessibility Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference
The Cochrane Active Transportation Committee (CATC) is an advisory committee that recommends ways to improve conditions for active transportation throughout Cochrane, including walking, cycling and other forms of human powered transportation utilitarian and recreational purposes, with attention to accessibility.
Cochrane Active Transportation Committee – Terms of Reference
Cochrane Age Friendly Committee – Terms of Reference
The Cochrane Arts and Culture Advisory Committee (CACAC) provides advice to Council on the advancement of the arts and culture in Cochrane.
Cochrane Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference
Cochrane Beautification Committee – Terms of Reference
The Cochrane Community Well-Being Framework Advisory Committee is reflective of the community of Cochrane which includes multi-sectoral representation. The Advisory Committee’s role is to provide input, direction, and perspectives on matters that impact the safety and well-being of Cochrane’ residents. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Cochrane Community Well-Being Framework Committee – Terms of Reference
The Cochrane Festivals and Events Committee (CFEC) is designed to encourage strong economic and tourism development, through the creation of home-town, community driven festivals and events that focus on celebrating everything that is Cochrane.
Cochrane Festivals and Events Committee – Terms of Reference
The Cochrane Physician Recruitment and Retention Advisory Committee (CPRRAC) is to lead the recruitment and retention of physicians to address the critical shortage of physicians in Cochrane. The wellbeing and success of the community are intricately linked with the health of our residents.
Cochrane Physician Recruitment Committee – Terms of Reference
The board is responsible for the provision of police services and for law enforcement and crime prevention in the municipality. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Police Services Board - Terms of Reference
The Board
- Chantal Chenier
- Katherine Bond-Johnson
- Elaine Kolomeitz
- Jennifer Tallman
- Cory Wiseman
- Thomas Ulvstal
- Resource Person: Christina Blazecka-Noel, CEO/Secretary-Treasurer
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.12, as amended, a planning board shall provide advise and assistance in respect of such planning matters affecting the planning area as are referred to the board by the council or by the minister. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Cochrane Rural Advisory Committee – Terms of Reference
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.12, as amended, a planning board shall provide advice and assistance in respect of such planning matters affecting the planning area as are referred to the board by the council or by the minister. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Cochrane & Suburban Planning Board - Terms of Reference
The Committee of Adjustment, upon the application of the owner of any land, building or structure affected by any Zoning By-Law, or a predecessor of such sections, or any person authorized in writing by the owner, may, despite any other Act, authorize such minor variance from the provisions of the by-law in respect of the land, building or structure or the use thereof, as in its opinion is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building or structure, if in the opinion of the Committee the general intent and purpose of the by-law and the official plan, if any, are maintained. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Committee of Adjustment - Terms of Reference
Subject to those matters requiring Shareholder approval , the Board shall supervise the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Board shall be responsible for overseeing the following specific matters: The establishment of appropriate reserves and a dividend policy for the Corporation and a declaration of any dividend or distribution of capital in respect of the shares of the Corporation. For a full description of the committee and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.
Northern Ontario Wires Board - Terms of Reference
Alice Mercier
Clerk
171 Fourth Avenue
Cochrane, ON P0L 1C0
Tel: 705-272-4361 ext. 231
Fax: 705-272-6068
Application for Vacant Committee Spots
Those wishing to fill a vacant spot should fill out the following application and return it to the Clerk.
