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8 The Canadian Champion, Friday, December 15, 2006 t'titie The Reioa suiiaiy fHl NOE T IZE N Get Involved, Share Your Ideas Halton Regional Council invites you to help make decisions and provide input as part of a Citizens Committee, Board, or Advisory Group. Appointed for a four-year term, these groups tackle important issues such as the development of community services, waste management, and water conservation. These appointments give Halton residents from a variety of backgrounds the opportunity to contribute their skills and perspective to enhance the quality of life in our community. Halton Regional Council wishes to ensure that its Boards and Committees reflect the diverse nature of its community, and invites all residents of Halton to consider these opportunities. A separate application form must be submitted for each committee for which you wish to apply. Application forms are available on our website www.halton.ca, or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville during business hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Completed application forms must be received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than January 8th, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Completed forms may be submitted on-line, by mail or by fax to 905-825-8838. You will be contacted for an interview. An interview committee of Regional Council will recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council. Note: Meeting times are subject to change. Monica Wallenfels Regional Clerk Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park Community Liaison Advisory Committee Purpose: To provide community input into the ongoing operation and physical improvements to the Outer Harbour Marina and Lighthouse Restaurant as a component of the Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Members Needed: 5 - 8 citizens representing a cross-section of the community Meetings: Held quarterly Contact: Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician, ext. 7200 Development Charges Advisory Committee Purpose: To review the methodology and assumptions used in formulating Halton's development charges policy, provide critical analysis and policy advice regarding Halton's development charges policy, and to provide input on recommendations dealing with any proposed development charges by-law amendments. Members Needed: 4 citizens Meetings: Minimum of one meeting per month (2-3 hrs) held during regular business hours. Additional hours may be required for sub-committee involvement and/or technical review. Contact: Paula Kobli, Development Facilitator, ext. 7184 Ecological and Environmental Advisory Committee Purpose: To provide technical environmental advice related to Halton's natural environment, with an emphasis on planning matters, including implementation, review and monitoring policies of The Regional Plan in keeping with the desire for a high quality natural environment. Applications are invited from those with academic training and/or technical expertise in an environmental discipline and ability to apply their technical expertise in reviewing studies and technical documents, including Environmental Impact Assessments for development proposals with potential to impact Halton's natural environment. Members Needed: 17 to 22 citizens Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician, ext. 7200 Elder Services Advisory Committee Purpose: To provide an opportunity for senior citizens, community agencies, associations, and institutions to provide advice to Halton Region to promote the well-being and quality of life for Seniors in the region of Halton. Members Needed with Expertise in the Following Areas: 1 - Seniors Housing 2 - Regional Non-Profit Community Service Providers 2 - Local Non-Profit Community Service Providers 1 - Private Long Term Care Facility/Residential Home 1 - Private Community Service servicing Seniors 1 - Hospitals 4 - Seniors (55 years or older) 6 - Citizens Contact: Sue haggih, Comnunity Deveopment oordnator, ext. 7767 (For more information refer to http://www.halton.ca/scs/seniors/) Halton Agricultural Advisory Committee Purpose: To assist in developing and maintaining a permanently secure, economically viable agricultural industry as an important component of Halton's economic base. Applications are invited from citizens with knowledge and experience of Halton's agricultural community and familiarity with agricultural issues. Along with traditional farming issues, some current areas of interest are the economics of farming, agri-tourism, the horse industry, and agricultural Best Management Practices. Members Needed: 5 citizens Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. Contact: Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician, ext. 7200 Biosolids Management Centre Advisory Committee Purpose: To review and advise on issues that affect the management of biosolids in the Region. Members Needed: 4 citizens-at- large, one representing each of the four local municipalities Meetings: Scheduled as required and at the cal of the Chair Contact: Peter Morden, Supervisor, Biosolids & Industrial Waste Abatement, ext. 4490 Halton Diversity Advisory Committee Purpose: To advise and assist Halton Region in raising awareness of issues of diversity in the community while promoting respect, access and inclusiveness of all Halton residents. Members Needed: 8 citizens Meetings: First Thursday bi-monthly at 10:00 a.m. Contact: Zerezghi Haile, Diversity Advisor, ext. 7972 Halton Housing Advisory Committee Purpose: To provide information and advice about housing and homelessness issues to Regional Council. The Committee is responsible for developing a community vision and integrated strategy regarding housing in Halton. Members Needed: - 4 citizens-at-large - 4 representatives of non-government agencies (including housing providers and supportive services providers) working with poor, homeless or people with special needs - up to 2 members (1 per affiliation) from financial institutions/business community and architect/urban community Meetings: Third Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact: Sally Pincock, Supporting Communities Partnership Coordinator, ext. 4447 211 Halton Citizen Advisory Committee Purpose: To advise and assist Halton Region in its delivery of a 211 service for Halton residents. 211 Service is the information and referral service that provides the public with simplified access to non-emergency community, human and social services in [ng Enm t: e be st avanade mtormation an ,eriCes. Members Needed: 2 citizens representing the geographic areas of Halton Meetings: Quarterly and at any other time at the call of the Chair Contact: Kate Johnston, Manager of Communications and Corporate Projects, ext. 7230 Halton Region Accessibility Advisory Committee Purpose: To advise Regional Council on accessibility related issues. The Committee also provides advice and input on the preparation, implementation and effectiveness of Halton Region's annual accessibility plan, which addresses the identification, removal and prevention of barriers to people with disabilities with respect to the Region's programs and services. Members Needed: 14 citizens-at-large, at least 8 of whom have a disability Meetings: Generally held on the third or fourth Monday of every other month from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., or as required. Contact: Gabrielle Baldazzi, Sr. Policy Advisor, ext 7485 Halton Regional Cycling Advisory Committee Purpose: To assist in promoting, facilitating, educating, and encouraging increased cycling in the Region; represent the interests of cyclists across Halton; and help identify and implement a variety of related initiatives. Members Needed: 9 citizens (two from each local municipality, plus one additional) Meetings: Scheduled monthly at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician, ext. 7200 Halton Regional Forest Stewardship Advisory Committee Purpose: To provide advice and assistance in implementing the Halton Regional Forest Management Plan including prioritization of identified infrastructure; forest health monitoring; education and stewardship programs that promote safe, compatible and responsible recreational use by all user groups; and protocols related to proposed activity within the 14 tracts that comprise the Halton Regional Forest. Applications are invited from those with interest/expertise in forest management and/or ecology. Members Needed: 4 citizens Meetings: Scheduled quarterly Contact: Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician, ext. 7200 Halton Waste Management Site Advisory Committee Purpose: To assist in recommending actions for the avoidance or minimization of off-site impacts from the Halton Waste Management Site and monitoring waste haulage practices with a view to improving general traffic safety. Members Needed: 6 citizens Meetings: Held auarterly, or as required, Thursday evenings at the Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Contact: Rob Rivers, Director, Waste Management, ext. 7689 Halton Water Conservation Advisory Committee Purpose: To advise and assist Regional Council on the continued development and implementation of a comprehensive water conservation plan for Halton Region. Meetings...-.uy . s a scheduled Planning and Pubic Works Committee day Contact: Wayne Galliher, Water/Wastewater Outreach Coordinator, at ext. 7337 For more opportunities to volunteer on other Citizen Advisory Committees, please see our other ad in this newspaper. 111 Bone oîd, akil, ii,)rf)16 ý 1- 1,1 9 1)82 6 00 TilFre,1 ý664H tJ N TT - 0582 983e-ve *hato .c