Committees and Boards

Accessibility Advisory Committee 

Meeting

The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg.

Contact the committee Secretary: atorrie@cobourg.ca

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Purpose

The role of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to provide sound advice and recommendations to the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities shall be assured access to basic services generally available in the community.

Mandate 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee shall:

• review and advise the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to the accessibility of municipal buildings, facilities, programs and services;
• review and provide input in a timely manner on site plans, draft plans of subdivision, and planning policies that may have an impact on accessibility;
• raise the profile of accessibility issues in the community and promote initiatives that support a universally accessible community;
• review current and proposed federal, provincial or municipal policies relating to accessibility;
• assist in the implementation and monitoring of general public awareness regarding accessibility;
• consult and co-operate with other agencies and organizations involved with accessibility issues.

 Accessibility Advisory Committee page

Committee of Adjustment

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Downtown Coalition Advisory Committee

Meeting

The Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Committee Room, Victoria Hall.

Contact the committee Secretary: jwaresimpson@cobourg.ca 

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Purpose

The Cobourg Downtown Coalition is established to oversee and ensure the timely execution of the 2013 Town of Cobourg Downtown Vitalization Action Plan. It is intended to focus the efforts and the coordination of all stakeholders that are working to promote and vitalize the Downtown. 

Mandate

The Coalition shall:

1. In liaison with Town Staff, review, detail, and/or recommend amendments to the objectives of the 2013 Town of Cobourg Downtown Vitalization Action Plan, including budget requirements;
2. Oversee the timely implementation of approved Vitalization objectives;
3. Establish appropriate measures of performance for the achievement of Downtown Vitalization;
4. Report at least quarterly to Council on the progress of Vitalization, including the measures of performance;
5. Work to align and coordinate Town Staff and member effort, resources, marketing, projects, events and activities so as to maximize the efficient achievement of the Vitalization objectives;
6. Advise Cobourg Municipal Council on any matters relating to Downtown Vitalization, in particular, as characterized in the Action Plan Vision to "deliver.

Downtown Coalition Committee page

Economic Development Advisory Committee 

Meetings

The Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm in the Committee Room, Victoria Hall

Contact the committee Secretary: jsavard@cobourg.ca

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Purpose

The role of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to provide sound advice and recommendations to the Cobourg Municipal Council and the Economic Development Officer on matters relating to the goal of promoting the Town of Cobourg as an Economic destination for industry, manufacturing, tourism and commerce opportunities. 

Mandate

The Economic Development Advisory Committee:

• may advise Council on any matters relating to a comprehensive economic development program for the community;
• shall review and advise Council on any matters that Council may refer to from time to time to the Committee;
• shall review tracking results and provide advice to the Economic Development Officer in regard to the comprehensive strategic plan, as well as review and provide advice on the following matters following matters;
• promotion of Cobourg as a commercial, industrial, residential and tourism centre;
• procurement of new industrial, commercial, retail and service business and employment creating enterprises;
• development and maintenance of an attractive business and economic environment for the community;
• support for existing business to expand and/or maintain current operations;
• encouragement of educational and technological opportunities to enhance the comprehensive economic development program;
• Downtown Vitalization; and
• Marie Dressler Foundation.

 Economic Development Advisory Committee page

Meetings

The Committee meets the third Tuesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room, Victoria Hall

Contact the committee Secretary: rchampagne@cobourg.ca 

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Purpose

The role of the Environmental Active Transportation Advisory Committee is to provide the Cobourg Municipal Council with advice on matters relating to environmental and active transportation included but not limited to cycling, transit, trails, pedestrian and recreational transportation networks, activities and infrastructure; including trails, bike paths and transit issues. Such advice will be based on the experience and knowledge of the members as individuals concerned with environmental and active transportation needs and awareness within the Town of Cobourg and issues of concern and trends in today's society. The Committee must be sensitive to current trends, issues and programs in consultation with various agencies and municipal partners such as Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, Cobourg and Port Hope Waterfront Trail Committee, Cobourg Bicycle Action of Sustainable Cobourg Committee, Cobourg Community Centre, Sustainable Cobourg, Go Green Cobourg and the County of Northumberland. The Council's Coordinator of Public Works shall provide liaison between the Environmental Active Transportation Advisory Committee and the Cobourg Municipal Council. The Committee will have due regard for the Transportation Master Plan and Cobourg's Climate Action Plan for direction and guidance. 

Mandate

The Environmental Active Transportation Advisory Committee shall:

• review and advise the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to environmental issues and proper management of the community's environment;
• raise the profile of environmental awareness in the community and further promote the development and creation of opportunity for citizens, industry and commercial enterprises to participate in efforts to improve the environment and provide assistance with and support for the implementation of educational programs and special events i.e. Pitch in Week;
• review current and proposed Federal, Provincial and Municipal policies relating to the environment;
• update and refresh the Town of Cobourg's Climate Action Plan as required;
• serve as a liaison between pedestrians, cyclists, transit and accessible features pertaining to active transportation within the Town of Cobourg;
• advise and make recommendations to Council to implement action to achieve the objectives of the active transportation components contained within the Town of Cobourg Transportation Master Plan, the Town of Cobourg Parks and Waterfront Plans and the Town of Cobourg to achieve the objectives as necessary or as directed by Council;
• to advise Council on the design, development, delivery of active transportation policies, programs, infrastructure requirements and facilities;
• to promote all methods of active transportation including hiking and biking as a feasible mode of transportation in the Town of Cobourg and to encourage citizens to use forms of active transportation through public outreach, education and safety programs and special events;
• to educate the public on the benefits, necessities and safety aspects of active transportation in order to promote and enhance a continuous and integrated pedestrian and bicycle network (i.e. trails, sidewalks, bicycle lanes/parking stalls);
• to encourage legislation and policy changes that support and strengthen active transportation;
• to review recommendations to Council on policies, programs and regulations as appropriate pertaining to Active Transportation as directed by Council;
• to review and consider transit needs within the Municipality and have regard for recommendations outlined in the Town of Cobourg Transit Study;
• To review, consider and integrate with other active transportation programs in the Cobourg area, such as the County of Northumberland Cycling Master Plan, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) Trail Plan, and the joint Cobourg-Port Hope Waterfront Trail and Parks Committee;
• To have regard for the policies as outlined in the Town of Cobourg Official Plan. 

Environmental Active Transportation Advisory Committee page.

Cobourg Heritage Committee 

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Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee 

Meetings

The Committee meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Whitelaw Room, Cobourg Community Centre.

Contact the committee Secretary: amassey@cobourg.ca 

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Purpose

A committee made of members of the public to provide advice, education and recommendations to Council on matters related to parks, open spaces, waterfront, recreational facilities and recreational programs that reflect the needs of the community and support and encourage an active healthy lifestyle. This committee will also provide advice and recommendations on policy development, review and developing and supporting community partnerships as Council may from time to time refer to the Cobourg Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.

Mandate

The Cobourg Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee shall:

• review and advise the Municipal Council on matters relating to the development of all recreation centres, parks playgrounds and other real property of a like nature vested in or leased by the Town and used or designed for recreational purposes including but not limited to the Cobourg Marina, Cobourg Community Centre, Cobourg Parks and Waterfront/Harbour areas as Council may refer from time to time to the Committee;
• advise and make recommendations to Council to implement action to achieve the component objectives of the Town of Cobourg Parks Master Plan, and Waterfront Plan and other Plans as applicable and as directed by Council;
• Initiate and assist in identifying and implementing community-wide and area-wide needs and partnership opportunities for new program development and service delivery including recommendations for broad recreational needs, trends, strategies and plans.

 Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee page.

Planning and Sustainability Advisory Committee

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Cobourg Police Service Board

Meetings

The Committee meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Board Room, Victoria Hall

Contact the committee Secretary: cpsb@cobourg.ca 

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Visit the Police Services Board website. 

Purpose

The Ontario Police Services Act R.S.O. 1990, cP.15 provides the responsibilities of Police Services Boards respecting oversight, labour relations and quasi-judicial functions. 

Mandate

The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality and:

• appoints the members of the municipal police force;
• generally determines, after consultation with the Chief of Police, objectives and priorities with respect to police services in the municipality;
• establishes policies for the effective management of the police force;
• recruits and appoints the Chief of Police and any Deputy Chief of Police, and annually determines their remuneration and working conditions, taking their submissions into account;
• directs the Chief of Police and monitors his or her performance;
• establishes policies respecting the disclosure by chiefs of police of personal information about individuals;
• receives regular reports from the Chief of Police on disclosures and decisions made on secondary activities;
• establishes guidelines with respect to the indemnification of members of the police force for legal costs;
• establishes guidelines for dealing with complaints;
• (reviews the Police Chief's administration of the complaints system and receives regular reports from the chief of police on his or her administration of the complaints system.

Annual Budget

The Board submits operating and capital estimates to the municipal Council that show, separately, the amounts that will be required,

(a) to maintain the police force and provide it with equipment and facilities; and

(b) to pay the expenses of the Board's operation other than the remuneration of Board members.

The format of the estimates, the period that they cover and the timetable for their submission is determined by the Council. Upon reviewing the estimate, the Council establishes an overall budget for the Board for the purposes described in (a) and (b) and, in doing so, the Council is not bound to adopt the estimates submitted by the Board. In establishing an overall budget for the Board, the Council does not have the authority to approve or disapprove specific items in the estimates.

If the Board is not satisfied that the budget established for it by the Council is sufficient to maintain an adequate number of police officers or other employees of the police force or to provide the police force with adequate equipment or facilities, the Board may request that a Provincial Commission determine the question and the Commission, shall, after a hearing, do so.

Governance

The Board has prepared a Governance Manual and is committed to provide civilian oversight to the activities of the Cobourg Police Force, which includes:

(a) ensuring the organization achieves appropriate results having regard to the financial resources of the municipality through the establishment of policies that define adequate and effective policing, and;

(b) playing a key role in ensuring that the organization carries out is actions and activities in an acceptable manner.

Cobourg Police Service Board page.

Cobourg Public Library Board 

Meetings

The Board meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm in the Rotary Room, Cobourg Public Library.

Contact the committee Secretary: trobinson@cobourg.library.on.ca 

Agendas and Minutes

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Purpose

Public Libraries Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.44 states that the Council of a municipality may by by-law establish a public library. A public library shall be under the management and control of a board, which is a corporation known as the Town of Cobourg Public Library Board. 

Mandate

Libraries are key municipal partners and the Cobourg Public Library and, as such,

• contribute directly to the economic productivity of the community by helping residents find jobs, providing information and programs on being a successful entrepreneur; and by providing in-house wireless access to individuals operating online businesses;
• provide services and programs to children, adults, and seniors that may not be available elsewhere or, if available, would be too expensive for many residents;
• provide extensive child literacy programs;
• collect and maintains a Local History Collection which is of value to genealogists, historians and those attempting to preserve the architectural, social and cultural heritage of the community;
• support life- long learning endeavors;
• promote the well-being of individuals and assists them to become more productive in their jobs and in their personal lives;
• provide free access to the Internet and to MS-Office software on public computers;
• contribute directly to the success of local social service agencies, literacy groups, home schoolers writers and others; and
• provide individuals with customized information services tailored to their unique needs. 

 Cobourg Public Library page