Purpose of committees

Committees provide advice and recommendations to Council. Most committees include members of the public, and members of Council.

A number of committees and/or boards are mandatory under provincial legislation while others are created at Council's discretion.

Functions of committees

• Reflect local views
• Recognize various “publics”
• Use varied means of communication
• Liaise with the media
• Provide less formal venue for the public

Committees and boards of council

• Committee of Adjustment
• Community Emergency Management Committee
• Heritage Advisory Committee
• Library Board

Council also participates in other local committees

• Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce
• Muskoka Watershed Council