The Cochrane Beautification Committee (CBC) is an advisory committee that recommends ways to inspire the residents and property owners to enhance the visual appeal of their neighbourhoods and public spaces, through the creative use of plants, trees and landscaping with overall respect to environmental stewardship. For a a full description of the Committee and its work, download a copy of their terms and 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.

The purpose of the Cochrane Economic Development Steering Board is to have the different sector representatives of economic development in the community serve as the strategic thinkers of the economic development that they desire and expect, while steering the direction accordingly.

For a full description of the Board and its work, download a copy of their terms of reference.

The Board

• Jennifer Tallman, Chair 
• Chantal Chenier, Vice-Chair
• Elaine Kolomeitz
• Haley Cochrane
• Chris Colbert
• Vacancy 
• Resource Person: Christina Blazecka-Noel, CEO/Secretary-Treasurer

The Cochrane Recreation & Special Events Board is established as a hybrid Municipal Board and Community Council. The purpose of the Board is to have the people of the community serve as the strategic planners and as an oversight body for the recreation and special events they desire and expect.

For a full description of the Board and its work, download a copy of their 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.

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.

Northern Ontario Energy Inc. (NOE Inc.) is an electrical contracting company which provides services to the area. In 1999, Bill 35 required all Municipal Electrical Utilities to become corporations under the Ontario Business Corporation Act. Northern Ontario Energy Inc. was created in order to deal with all non-regulated items as a result of incorporating the distribution company.
The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane is the single Shareholder of the Corporation and appoints Board Members, as required.

For a full description of the Board and its work, download a copy of their 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.

The OPP Detachment Board is an independent Civilian Oversight Board.  The Board will fulfil it’s provincial responsibilities, as outlined in the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c.1, Sched. 1.  The goal of the OPP Detachment Board are as outlined in Sections 68 to 71 of the Community Safety and Policing Act.

Membership:

• Provincial Appointee:  Sue Perras 

• Municipal Representative for the Town of Cochrane:
  Mayor Politis

• Municipal Representative for the Town of Smooth Rock Falls:
  Mayor Roberts

• Municipal Representative for the Town of Moosonee:
  Councillor Tozer

• Cochrane Representative:  Angela Girard

• Cochrane Representative:  Mike Bauman

Meetings:
The OPP Detachment Board shall meet a minimum of four (4) times per year, and more frequently at the discretion of the Chair. 

2025 Meeting Schedule:
March 12, 2025
April 3, 2025
June 25, 2025
October 1, 2025
December 3, 2025

Board’s Terms of Reference and Code of Conduct
Board’s Procedural By-Law