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City of Ottawa Standing Committee Structure
City Council
| Where decision-making begins |
Planning and Economic Development Committee |
Community
Services and Operations Committee |
Policy, Priorities and Budgeting Committee |
Audit Committee |
| To assist it in its deliberations, City Council appoints Standing Committees to study issues and to make recommendations to Council. These Standing Committees are comprised solely of elected representatives. It is at the Standing Committee level that citizens can have input into the decision-making process.
Committee Meetings are advertised on the City
Page of the Friday edition of local newspapers. If you
would like information on Committee agendas, etc., please
call 244-5300-4224 or see the City's Website.
Most decisions made by Standing Committees require final approval by City Council. City Council meets at 1:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of the month, except in July and August when it meets on the first Wednesday only. Council meetings are held in Victoria Hall in the Bytown Pavilion on the first level of City Hall, 111 Sussex Drive, K1N 5A1
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Responsibilities/ Reporting
- Office of the Chief Administrative Officer respecting items relating to Economic Development
- Department of Urban Planning and Public Works, the following branches or portions: the Licensing, Transportation and Buildings Branch with respect to the items relating to the Building Code Services Division; Planning Branch; and any housing issues that do not fall within the mandate of the City of Ottawa Non-Profit Housing Corporation.
- Site Plans, property standards loans, closing, altering, widening, diverting, selling etc. of highways
- Designation of lane(s) for use by bicycles
- All matters emanating from Advisory Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions within the responsibility of the Standing Committee, including appointment of members and appointments to BIA’s
- Street Name Change Committee
Membership
Councillor E. Arnold, Chairperson
Councillor S. Little, Vice-Chairperson
Councillor S. Emard-Chabot
Councillor A. Higdon
Councillor R. Kolbus
Committee/ Executive Assistant
Anne-Marie Leung, 244-5300-1-3620
Meeting Date/Time
The Tuesday the week before City Council meeting, 9:15
a.m.
Location
Victoria Hall, Bytown Pavilion,
Second Floor, City Hall
111 Sussex Drive
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Responsibilities/ Reporting
- Department of Urban Planning and Public Works, the following branches or portions: Asset Management Branch, Engineering Branch, Environmental Management Branch, the Licensing, Transportation and Buildings Branch with the exception of items relating to the Building Code Services Division, and Operations Branch; Fire Department; and
- Department of Community Services, except administration of Grants Policy
- Closing, altering, widening, diverting, selling etc. of highways
- Designation of lane(s) for use by bicycles
- All matters emanating from Advisory Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions within the responsibility of the Standing Committee, including appointment of members
- License Committee
Membership
Councillor S. Emard-Chabot, Chairperson
Councillor I. Berg, Vice-Chairperson
Councillor E. Arnold
Councillor D. Deans
Councillor A. Higdon
Councillor S. Little
Committee/ Executive Assistant
Lori Ferrari, 244-5300-1-3619
Meeting Date/Time
The Wednesday the week before City Council meeting , 9:15 a.m.
Location
Victoria Hall, Bytown Pavilion
Second Floor, City Hall
111 Sussex Drive
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Responsibilities/ Reporting
- Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (excepting
Eonomic Development)
- Department of Corporate Services
- Department of Finance
- Administration of the Corporate Grants Policy [Department of Community Services]
- Strategic Plan Issues
- External Relations/Affairs Matters
- All matters relating to organization and procedures of Standing Committees of Council [Procedure By-law]
- All matters not the responsibility of other standing committees
- Items from more than one department having significant policy or financial implications
- All matters emanating from Advisory Committees, Boards, Authorities and Commissions within the responsibility of the Standing Committee, including appointment of members
- Appeals relating to Development Charges
Membership
Councillor D. Deans, Chairperson
Councillor I. Berg
Councillor R. Cannings
Councillor R. Kolbus
Councillor B. Mackey
Committee/ Executive Assistant
Elaine Fleury, 244-5300-1-3623
Meeting Date/Time
The Thursday the week before City Council meeting, 9:15 a.m.
Location
Victoria Hall, Bytown Pavilion
Second Floor, City Hall
111 Sussex Drive
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Responsibilities/ Reporting
- Office of the City Auditor
Membership
Councillor R. Kolbus, Chairperson
Councillor B. Mackey
Mayor J. Watson
Committee/ Executive Assistant
Elaine Fleury, 244-5300-1-3623
Meeting Date/Time
At the Call of the Chair
Location
Guigues Room, Bytown Pavilion
Terrace Level, City Hall
111 Sussex Drive
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City Boards and Advisory Committees
The City of Ottawa invites the candidacy of residents interested in becoming a member of the Advisory Committees and City Boards listed in this section.
NOTE: Advisory Commitee meeting agendas are included in the links below.
Advisory Committee on French Language Services
* Provides advice on French language services. Meets at City Hall, 1st Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Advisory Committee on Equity & Diversity
* Works towards the creation, promotion and review of initiatives that contribute to the fuller participation of ethno-cultural and multi-racial groups. Meets at City Hall, 2nd Monday of the month, 6:00 p.m., additional subcommittee meetings.
Cultural Leadership Committee
* Advises the City on cultural planning and policy. Meets at City Hall, 2nd Monday of each month from 7:00 -9:00 pm.
Disability Issues Advisory Committee
* Recommends policy development on issues related to persons with disabilities. Meets at City Hall, 3rd Thursday of the month, 12:30 p.m.
Environmental Advisory Committee
* Advises on protection and enhancement of natural environment. Meets at City Hall, 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:00 p.m.
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
* Advises on all aspects of the City's Heritage Program. Meets at City Hall, 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m.
Taxi Advisory Committee
* Advises on all aspects of the taxi industry. Meets at City Hall, 1st Monday of the month, 5:30 p.m.
Ottawa Public Library Board
* Function: to operate a public library service in Ottawa Meets: 120 Metcalfe Street, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
Pineview Municipal Golf Course - Board of Management
To set the policy and monitor the operation of the golf course. Meets at Pineview Municipal Golf Course as required, on Wednesdays, 12 noon.
Committee of Adjustment
Holds public hearings to consider applications for minor variances, consent and non-conforming uses of property under the zoning bylaw. Meets at City Hall, 1st & 3rd Thurs., 2:30 p.m.
Property Standards Committee/Court of Revision
Arbitrates disputes arising from Property Standards Inspection orders; hears appeals on Local Improvement and Pedestrian Promenade levies. Meets at City Hall, during the daytime as required.
Ottawa Hydro Electric Commission
Controls and manages all works for the distribution and supply of electric power. Meets at Ottawa Hydro Office, 4th Tuesday of month, 9:00 a.m.
Ottawa-Nepean Campsite Authority
Function: to adopt and administer policies, rules, construction, development and other regulations respecting the operation of the park. Meets at the call of the chair.
To apply, please send a letter of application and copy of your resume, including your home address to:
Coordinator
Committee and Council Services
Department of Corporate Services
111 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 5A1
For information:
Anne-Marie Leung
(613) 244-5300, ext. 3620
E-mail: emondb@city.ottawa.on.ca
There are presently no vacancies, please stay tuned for updates.
Facsimilies (613) 244-5417 will be accepted; however, please forward original by mail.
Please note that applicants may apply to several committees but may only be appointed to one. First and second term applicants being considered for appointment will be required to attend an interview. The principles of equity and accommodation are considered in filling all positions. The City has a Participation Expenses Policy which covers babysitting, taxis, and expenses which arise from participation in ADVISORY committees only.
The City's Multiculturalism Policy states:
"The City of Ottawa is committed to a multicultural, multiracial society. It firmly believes that its diverse publics have a significant role to play in influencing Municipal decisions, and in participating in Municipal Government as well as in the life of the entire community."
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