The Town of Innisfil has a variety of committees and boards that serve the community and make recommendations to Council. They collect feedback and advice from residents and guide local decisions on issues such as traffic safety, accessibility and heritage preservation.
Committees are made up of volunteers appointed by Council and usually include at least one Council member and one Town employee to provide support.
Meetings, agendas and minutes
View the meeting schedules for the Town’s 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 details.
Every committee records minutes to keep an official record of what was discussed and agreed upon at each meeting. View the 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.
The Innisfil Accessibility Advisory Committee (IAAC) is a Province of Ontario-legislated committee that assists Council in removing barriers and 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 serves as a communication focal point between Council, the external auditor and management. Members facilitate an impartial, objective and independent review of management practices through internal and external functions.
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.
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.
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 residents on heritage issues within the Town, regularly review and identify potential heritage properties, and advise Council on potential heritage designations.
The 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. The Board is also responsible for appointing members of the municipal police force, determining the objectives and priorities of police service, and establishing policies for the effective management of the police force.
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.
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. The Board is also responsible for determining the strategic goals of the Library and securing adequate funding to fulfill these goals, while understanding the community's needs and ensuring that the Library is in alignment.
The Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee provides recommendations and support to Town Council and staff on environmental sustainability, climate action and a community-focused sustainability strategy for the Town of Innisfil.
The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee carries out several key responsibilities related to traffic safety within the Town. It provides advice and recommendations to Council on matters involving traffic safety, with a particular focus on school zones. The Committee also offers guidance on traffic safety issues that fall within the Town’s jurisdiction but are not addressed by existing Town policies, or at the request of Council or staff.
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.