The Town of Innisfil has a variety of committees and boards which serve the community and make recommendations to Council based on their mandate. Committees are made up of a group of volunteers appointed by Council and typically feature at least one Council member and one Town employee to provide support.

Committees capture feedback and advice from residents and provide input to Council. We are proud to have a wide variety of committees that provide recommendations on issues ranging from traffic safety and accessibility to heritage and more.

Committee and board opportunities 

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Meeting schedules

View our committee meeting schedules for the Town's various committees and boards. If you would like to attend a virtual committee meeting, contact us by email at clerksoffice@innisfil.ca and we will provide you with the meeting's details.

Agendas and minutes

Every committee records minutes to keep an official record of what was discussed and agreed upon at each meeting. View our committees' and boards' agendas and minutes for more information.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct for Members of Council and Local Boards outlines the expectations and guidelines for appropriate conduct by committee and board members. Appointed members must sign and acknowledge the policy before beginning in the role.

Types of committees and boards

Learn more about each committee and board operating in the community.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee assists Council in improving opportunities for persons with disabilities by promoting the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in the Town of Innisfil. The committee provides annual presentations to Council with municipal achievements and accomplishments as they relate to accessibility.

Audit Committee

The Innisfil Audit Committee advises and assists Council in the provision of effective municipal government by reviewing the administrative systems regarding:

  • Financial accounting
  • Reporting
  • Internal controls
  • Safeguarding of corporate assets
  • Compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements
  • Efficient and effective use of resources

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body, authorized by the Ontario Planning Act, to grant minor variances from the Zoning By-law, Sign By-law and Fence By-law, and give consent to landowners who wish to sever part of their land for accessory dwelling units.

Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee

The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee will review how the Town engages its residents in municipal elections and make recommendations for ways to encourage voter and candidate participation as part of a broader Municipal Elections Engagement Plan.

Heritage Committee

The Innisfil Heritage Committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on local heritage matters relating to the Ontario Heritage Act. This includes the preservation and conservation of buildings within Innisfil that have been deemed historically, culturally or architecturally significant to the community.

Members help promote and educate local residents on heritage issues within the Town; regularly review and identify potential Heritage properties; and advise Council on potential Heritage designations.

InnServices Utilities and InnPower Corporation Boards

The Boards of Directors for InnServices Utilities and InnPower Corporation govern the water, wastewater and electrical utility organizations serving Innisfil residents.

Police Services Board

The Bradford West Gwillimbury/Innisfil Police Services Board performs many duties, including:

  • Approving the budget presented by the Chief of Police prior to municipal Council approval and negotiating collective agreements
  • Appointing members of the municipal police force
  • Determining police services' objectives and priorities
  • Establishing policies for the effective management of the police force

Property Standards Committee

The Innisfil Property Standards Committee is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals by property owners or their agents after receiving an order from the Town’s Property Standards Officer.

Innisfil Public Library Board

The Innisfil Public Library Board performs many duties, including:

  • Establishing policies and appointing a chief executive officer who administers the Library under the guidelines of Board policies
  • Determining the strategic goals of the Library and securing adequate funding to fulfill these goals
  • Understanding the community's needs and ensuring that the Library is in alignment

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee

The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee performs a variety of duties, including:

  • Providing advice and recommendations to Council on matters involving traffic safety, specifically in school zones
  • Providing advice and recommendations on traffic safety matters within the Town's jurisdiction, but not covered by Town policies, or at the request of Council or staff
  • Providing a venue for appeals of decisions made by Town staff regarding traffic safety

Youth Connex Committee

The Innisfil Youth Connex Committee is made up of residents in Grades 8 to 12, with support from Council, Town staff and community partners. Supported by our Youth Engagement Strategy, the committee provides a link between youth in the community, Council and local community partners to promote youth initiatives and programs that enhance the quality of life, health and well-being of Innisfil youth.

Ward Boundary Review Committee

The Ward Boundary Review Ad Hoc Committee will review the ward boundaries in Innisfil and make recommendations to Council to ensure the boundaries provide fair representation as part of an overall Municipal Elections Engagement Plan.