MANDATE
The mandate of the City of Timmins Community Development Committee is
to facilitate community growth and development through a “one-stop
shop” and to advise City Council on matters pertaining to community
development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Committee will be responsible for dealing with the following matters:
- Provide a “one-window” approach to reviewing Subdivision, Site Plan and Development agreements under the Planning Act;
- Real Property matters dealing with City Land (e.g. sales, acquisition, leases, easements, etc.);
- To develop and direct key project initiatives that will foster growth and development in the community;
- To ensure that the community is aware of the mandate and availability of the Community Development Committee; and
- To actively promote the availability and accessibility of the
Committee to residents, business people, developers and other
professionals for the purposes of discussing or resolving any issues
pertaining to community development;
It is envisioned that the authority of the Committee will not impact
upon the decision-making capacities of each of the respective Department
Heads and in particular Council. For instance, the Committee is not
expected to authorize City land sales but rather make recommendations to
Council for their approval. In addition, any concerns brought forward
dealing with operational matters, should be directed to the appropriate
Department Head or Council for resolution.
MEMBERSHIP
The Core Members of the Committee with voting privileges include:
- Chief Administration Officer
- City Clerk
- Community Development Planner
- CEO of the Timmins Economic Development Corporation
- Director of Community and Development Services (The Chair)
- Director of Engineering & Public Works
- Director of Financial Services
- Manager of Engineering
- Manager of Planning
In addition to the core team, other municipal staff members or key
stakeholders may be requested to attend meetings for the purpose of
offering their input on matters falling within their respective areas of
expertise.
MEETINGS
The Committee will meet every Tuesday. Meetings commence at 8:30 a.m.
Special meetings may be called from time to time as required. In order
to be included on the agenda, matters must be brought forward not later
than the Friday prior to the meeting in question. Meeting materials are
circulated by noon on the Monday prior to the Tuesday meeting.
REPORTING
The Committee reports directly to City Council through the Chief
Administrative Officer. The minutes of meetings and any reports,
including recommendations of the Committee, are forwarded to members of
Council.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Whenever possible, recommendations will be reached by consensus.
Should consensus not be achieved, then a vote will be held. For voting
purposes, a quorum will be a simple majority of voting members.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
The Committee will receive administrative support from the Planning
Division, who will be responsible for securing adequate meeting
locations, times, preparing agendas, recording the minutes, preparing
reports and other related duties. The Community Development Planner will
be the main contact and lead for the Committee.
For further information, please contact the Planning Division.
Phone: (705) 360-2624
Fax: (705) 360-2678
Email: planning@timmins.ca