Boards and Committees

The North Perth Cemetery Board is a Statutory Board established by Council with specific authority granted by the Province of Ontario under the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, c.33.

The North Perth Cemetery Board must:

• Comply with the North Perth Cemetery Rules and Regulations adopted by the Municipality of North Perth;
• Take reasonable precautions to protect the property of interment rights holders, but they assume no liability or responsibility from the loss of, damage to, or any resulting injury from any article of any type that is placed on any lot or plot.

The Committee of Adjustment considers and may authorize minor variances from the Zoning By-law and review and permits extensions and enlargements to legal nonconforming uses. These decisions are made as follows:

• the Committee's decisions must be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to Provincial Plans and comply with the Municipality of North Perth Official Plan and County of Perth Official Plans and the North Perth Master Growth Plan;
• the Committee must consider the applications in light of the requirements as laid out in the Planning Act;
• the Committee must also be aware of Council decisions when making its decisions and must consider and apply the Municipality's Official Plan policies; and
• comply with the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

The North Perth Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations to Council on matters relating to diversity, equity and inclusion within the Municipality of North Perth and will assist staff in local diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives/functions. All recommendations must be approved by resolution of the Committee before going to Council.

The mandate of DEI is to provide feedback, guidance and support to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the Municipality of North Perth. To accomplish this mandate, DEI will;

• Provide advice to Council on the development of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
• Provide advice to Council on the implementation of actions outlined in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy
• Provide advice to Council on various issues and initiatives concerning diversity, equity and inclusion in our community
• Provide advice to Council on the elimination of barriers within programs and services to improve diversity, equity and inclusion
• Foster a greater understanding and awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion matters within the community through community partnerships and education
• Facilitate opportunities to educate and celebrate the diverse social, cultural and traditional elements that make up North Perth
• Engage community groups and leaders in the activities of the Committee
• Provide advice on communication regarding diversity, equity and inclusion activity in the Municipality
• Provide a forum for discussion to foster greater understanding and awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion across North Perth.

The North Perth Economic Development Advisory Committee is an advisory committee that provides Council guidance and recommendations on matters relating to the attraction, expansion and retention of business in North Perth and will assist staff in local economic development functions.

The committee works to enhance the quality of life and prosperity for North Perth residents and create a positive community image by commitment to:

• Responsible and sustainable urban and rural development
• A healthy business environment for existing and new businesses; and
• Investment and pursuit of opportunities that benefit future generations of residents

The North Perth Public Library Board is responsible for the operation of the Municipality's library system.

In accordance with The Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P44, the North Perth Public Library Board:

• Shall seek to provide a comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects the community’s unique needs
• Shall provide library services in the French language, where appropriate;
• Shall operate one or more libraries and ensure that they are conducted in accordance with this Act and the regulations;
• May operate special services in connection with a library as it considers necessary
• Shall fix the times and places for board meetings and the mode of calling and conducting them, and ensure that full and correct minutes are kept;
• Determines and adopts written policies to govern the operation of the Board and library
• Shall make an annual report the Minister and make any other reports required by this Act and the regulations or requested by the Minister from time to time;
• Shall make provision for insuring the board’s real and personal property
• Shall take proper security for the treasurer
• May appoint such committees as it considers expedient

The North Perth Recreation Advisory Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on recreational policies and programs for all Recreation facilities, parks and trails in the Municipality of North Perth. The primary objectives of the committee are to:

• provide advice and guidance to Council on matters pertaining to policies, practices and programs concerning parks, recreation, trails and beautification;
• conduct advocacy on behalf of recreation and parks users in the municipality;
• review and advise on the recreation needs of the community;
• provide opportunity for the pursuit of leisure and recreation, in order to improve the quality of life in the community;
• provide support and coordination of neighborhood community efforts necessary for the development and implementation of leisure and recreation facilities, parks and programs;
• refer to the Parks and Recreation Services Master Plan when making recommendations to Council.

The O.P.P. Detachment Board is an independent civilian oversight body responsible for ensuring accountability within the community. It operates under the authority of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 1, Sched. 1. The Board fosters transparency and trust by serving as a liaison between the O.P.P. and the community, making decisions based on evidence and best practices. 

The Perth County OPP Detachment Police Services Board is established by the Police Services Act to:

1. Determine objectives and priorities for police services, after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
2. Establish local policies for police services, after consultation with the Detachment Commander;
3. Monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander;
4. Receive reports from the Detachment Commander on any secondary activities by police officers in the detachment;
5. Review the Detachment Commander's administration of the complaints system established by the Police Services Act for dealing with complaints made by any member of the public about the policies of or the services provided by the police force.

This is a joint committee, to learn more please visit the West Perth information page: www.westperth.com/en/municipal-office/perth-county-opp-detachment-police-services-board.aspx# 

The Listowel BIA works in partnership with the Municipality of North Perth to provide Council guidance and recommendations on matters relating to creating a prosperous and sustainable environment for business in the Listowel BIA boundary and a healthy local economy. The Listowel BIA also provides recommendations to Council on policies and programs relevant to economic development.

The primary objectives of the committee are to:

• Foster and promote a positive community image;
• Foster and promote a healthy business environment for existing and new businesses;
• Develop marketing and branding strategies to attract new business and promote local business within the Listowel BIA boundary;
• Provide consistent and steadfast business support to Listowel BIA members;
• Foster community pride in existing business and property owners;
• Create an attractive community for residents, visitors and businesses through beautification;
• Promote local spending;
• Develop community partnerships and identify opportunities to collaborate to improve efforts to implement marketing and branding strategies to attract and retain business to Listowel as well as encourage local spending;
• Develop and recommend an annual budget for the Listowel BIA for Council consideration during budget deliberations.

The Perth Adult Life Care Residences Committee provide advice and recommendations to Council specifically related to the Perth Meadows Development.

The primary objectives of the committee are to:

• provide advice and guidance to Council on matters pertaining to policies, practices and programs available to the residences;

• review the marketing and promotional material relating to the sale of the units;
• review and advise on the maintenance of the development including capital and operational expenditures;
• review the financial position of the development including the development of the annual budget for Council approval;
• review and development an activity calendar for the residences; and
• matters brought forward by the residences to the Committee for its consideration

The Property Standards Committee hears appeals against “orders” issued by the Municipality under the Municipality's Property Standards By-law.

Once an owner has been served with an “order to comply” made under subsection 15.2(2) of the Building Code Act, an owner who does not agree with the terms or conditions of the order may appeal to the Committee within 14 days after being served the order.

According to section15.3(3) of the Building Code Act, the Property Standards Committee has the power to:

• confirm, modify or rescind the order to demolish or repair;
• extend the time for complying with the order if, in the committee's opinion, the general intent and purpose of the by-law and the official plan or policy statement are maintained.

North Perth Council appoints Fence Viewers to enforce the Line Fences Act. The Line Fences Act provides a procedure for resolution of line fence disputes between the owners of adjoining properties. Line fences are fences that mark the boundary between properties; they are often referred to as boundary or division fences. This Act applies to both residential and non-residential fences.

The Municipal Livestock Valuers are responsible for completing a full investigation within three (3) days of receiving notification from the Clerk of a livestock loss attributed to wildlife.

The Pounds Act requires North Perth Council to appoint Pound Keepers, whose role it is to impound livestock running at large in the municipality.

The North Perth Agriculture and Agri-Business Advisory Committee is an advisory committee that will advise Council on agricultural matters, with a focus on promoting development, innovation and growth of the industry and related businesses in the municipality. 

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