34-The Canadian Chamnoion. Fridav. Decembêr 1 P 200't GetI1nvolIved', Sýha re Yo ur I deas Haitta Regional Counol invites you to help make clecsiong and provide input as Part Of a Citizens Gommitte., Board or Acfvsory Group. Apointed for a. thrweyear terni, these groups tackle Importent Issues such as the deve4opment of community services, waste management, andi 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 ail residents 0f Halton to consider these opportunities. Bronte H.rltag Waterfront Park Communftý Liaison Committe., Purpos.: This Committee assists in the contInueci development of the Bronte Herltage Waterfront Park and the Outer Harbour Marina thro.ugh ongoing liaison and dialogue between the community, the park manager and the marina developer. Msnbms Needed: 5-8 cMtzens representing a cross- section of thecommunity y Kalton Agricultural Advisory Committes Purpose: This Committee assiste 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 knwledge and expenience of Halton's agricultural community and familiarity with agricultural issues. Along with traditional farming issues, some current areas of interest are mhe economics of farming, agritourism, the horse îndustry, and agricultural Best Management Practices. Memnbers Needec: 5 citizens Meetings: First Tuesday of each monthet 8:00 p., Contact: Kathy ielt, Liaison Teà dIh, et. 7200 ai me Mmon waste management Site, 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton Contact: Rob Rivers, Director, Waste Management, ext. 7689 Malton Water Conservation Advisory Committes Purpose: To advise and assist the Plafining and Public Works Committee and Regional Council on the continued *development and implemnentation of a comprehensive water conservation plan for the Region of Halton. Mmnbers Ngedsd: 4 citizens Meetings: 1:00p*i. for approximately 3 hours, on a dnesdayon wt*hthere is a scheduled meeting of the Plartin nd PuicVWÔrts Committee oraetthe cali of the *Contact: L.ee AiwiJones, REnq.; Manager Infrastructure Planning, ext7642 Joint MunicipallReglonal Waste Management Committee Purpose: This Committee provides public input and perspective to Regional Council on waste management matters, including reduction, meuse and recycling strategies to reduce the amount of solid waste generated in Halton. Members Needed: 8 citizens Meetings: Held quartèrly, evenings, at the Halton Regional Centre, Oakville. Contact: Rob Rivers, Director, Waste Management, ext. 7689 Royal Botanical Gardons - Board of Directors Purpose: The Royal Botanical Gardons is embarking on a $45 million expansion plan, designed to develop a best-in-class year round visitor experience centered on attractive display gardens with botanical significance. To succeed, the vision requires creative approaches to marketing and revenue generation. Members Noeded: 3 citizens witi expertise in one or more of the following ameas: *Horticulture, Botany or Environmiental Science *Retail marketing, sales, tourismn or business devellopment * Construction, prqect or property management Fundraising and development. Meetings: Once a month on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Botanical Gardons Headquarters in Burlington, Contact: For information on RBG's plans and Board of Directors, contact Mary Alice Peck at 905 527-1158, ext. 515. W.A. (Bill) Johnson Biosohids Management Centre Purpese: To review and comment on issues that affect the operation of Halton's Biosolids Management Centre and to address the avoidance andior minimization of potential off-site impacts. This Committee will serve in an advisory capacity. Members Needsd: 4 citizens Meetings: Held quarely, andforaet the cal of the Chair. Contact: Ric Robertshaw, Director, Environmental Services, ext. 7602 A separate application form must ta submitted for each committee for which you wish 10 apply. Application formns are available on our website www.region.halton.on.ca or from the Office of the Regional Clerk, Halton Region, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Completed application forrns must ta received at the Office of the Regional Clerk no later than January 2nd 2004 at 4:30 pm. You will ta contacted for an interview. Note: meeting times are subject to change. lina Agneflo, Régional Cler i.' m I.