Committees and Boards

 Accessibility Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to raise the profile of accessibility issues and promote initiatives that support a universally accessible community for the Town of Cobourg. 

For more information, visit the Accessibility Advisory Committee page.

Sustainability and Climate Change Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Sustainability and Climate Change Advisory Committee is to promote the protection, maintenance and awareness of the environment within the community and to provide advice concerning environmental and climate change policy, planning and sustainability.  

For more information, visit the Sustainability and Climate Change Advisory Committee page. 

Transportation Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Transportation Advisory Committee is to promote the community participation in advising the Cobourg Municipal Council regarding the design, development, implementation and monitoring of policies, programs and facilities to enhance and promote a safe, sustainable and accessible transportation system within the Town of Cobourg. 

For more information, visit the Transportation Advisory Committee page.

Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee

For more information, visit the Cobourg Heritage Committee page. 

Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee is to educate, advice and make recommendations to Cobourg Municipal Council on matters related to parks, open spaces, waterfront, recreational facilities and programs, to reflect the needs of the community and to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

For more information, visit the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee page.

Planning and Development Advisory Committee

The purpose of the Planning and Sustainability Advisory Committee is to advise the Cobourg Municipal Council on matters relating to the Corporation’s land use planning and sustainability programs.

For more information, visit the Planning and Development Advisory Committee page. 

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is a quasi-judicial decision-making body that considers applications for Consent (to sever land), applications for minor variances from the Zoning By-law, and any other variances specified under the Planning Act R.S.O 1990.  The committee will also act in the capacity of a Property Standards Committee. 

For more information, visit the Committee of Adjustment page. 

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals to orders issued by Property Standards Officers for violations of the Property Standards By-law.  As a Property Standards Committee, if an owner or occupant upon whom an order has been served is not satisfied with the terms or conditions of the order, they may appeal to the Committee.

The Committee is authorized by Section 15.3 of the Building Code Act to:

• Hear an appeal filed by the appellant.
• Have all the powers of the Property Standards Officer and may confirm the order or may modify or rescind it, or may extend the time for complying with the order.
• When an appeal has been taken, give notice or direct that notice be given of such hearing to such person as the Committee considers should receive such notice.

Cobourg Public Library Board

Public Libraries Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.44 states that the Council of a municipality may, through the provision of a bylaw, establish a public library under the management and control of a local board (Cobourg Public Library Board). 

The purpose of the Cobourg Public Library Board is to provide a range of programs and services to the residents of Cobourg and to support lifelong learning endeavors.

For more information, visit the Cobourg Public Library page.

Cobourg Police Services Board

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

The purpose of the Cobourg Police Services Board is to ensure the delivery of adequate and effective policing by appointing members to the Service who work with the Chief in identifying objectives and priorities.

For more information, visit the Cobourg Police Service Board page or the Cobourg Police Service website. 

Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee 

The Municipal Council appoints a Poet Laureate as a means by which the importance of literature, language and all Arts and Culture is encouraged and promoted within the Town of Cobourg.

The position of Poet Laureate serves to complement the development and promotion of Cobourg as a cultural community and is appointed to acknowledge the individual’s accomplishment in poetry and to recognize a champion for all the lively arts, particularly poetry and other literary forms.

The Ad Hoc Committee will deliberate and identify a candidate, and confirm the willingness of the candidate to serve in the role of a Poet Laureate and make a final recommendation of appointment to the Municipal Council.   Taking the Committee’s recommendation in full consideration, Council will make the appointment, followed by Town staff contacting the successful candidate to confirm the appointment. 

Composition and Term of Appointments

The Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee shall be comprised of five (5) members which shall include:

• Coordinator of Arts, Culture and Tourism Services;
• CEO of the Cobourg Public Library;
• Executive Director/Curator of the Art Gallery of Northumberland; and
• Two (2) Members at Large (Writers, Publishers, Book Sellers, Teachers, Librarians, Journalists, or any other member of the public with suitable knowledge of poetry).

Members of the Poet Laureate Nominating Ad Hoc Committee shall be appointed for the duration required to make a recommendation to Council regarding an appointment of a Poet Laureate to the Town of Cobourg.

Christmas Magic Ad Hoc Committee

Duties and Functions

The Christmas Magic Ad Hoc Committee shall act in an advisory capacity to provide recommendations to the Cobourg Municipal Council regarding the location of the 2019 Christmas Magic Display of Lights.

To achieve this goal, the Christmas Magic Ad Hoc Committee shall:

• Consult with appropriate Town Departments to consider the budget implications on the possible locations of 2019 Christmas Magic;
• Consider all potential light pollution effects, or any other environmental effects on trees or other types of plants if used to hold lighting or decorative fixtures relating to Christmas Magic;
• Consider the logistics of suitable locations as they relate to entertainment, amenities and/or activities for participants attending the Municipal Event;
• Identify, engage, and work with other community groups and partners who are actively engaged in the celebration of the 2019 Christmas Magic; and
• Undertake any other assignment pertaining to Cobourg’s celebration of the 2019 Christmas Magic as may be requested by Council.

Composition and Term of Appointments

The Christmas Magic Ad Hoc Committee shall be composed of the following members:

• Arts, Culture and Tourism Coordinator;
• Parks and Recreation Coordinator;
• Up to six (6) and no less than two (2) citizens appointments selected by the Municipal Council;
• Director/Deputy Director of Community Services (non-voting member);
• Manager of Marketing and Events (non-voting member);
• Manager of Parks (non-voting member); and
• Community Events Coordinator (non-voting member).

The term of office for Members of the Christmas Magic Ad Hoc Committee shall conclude no later than August 31, 2019 and after a final report has been presented and received by the Municipal Council regarding the location of the 2019 Christmas Magic Display of Lights.