Committees

Pursuant to an agreement among the municipalities of Kingsville, Essex and Lakeshore, E.L.K. Energy was formed to provide hydro-electric services to those communities.

Kingsville Council will nominate one resident to be considered for appointment to the E.L.K. Board of Directors.  The E.L.K. Board will make the final appointment.

This committee reviews applications for land severances and minor variances to residential and commercial property under the Planning Act. The committee has 2 council members and 3 residents and 2 staff members. They meet monthly to review applications for council approval.

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This committee provides advice and recommendations to Council on town buildings and services to make sure accessibility needs are met under the AODA guidelines. This committee has 1 council member and 4 residents and meet 4 times a year.

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This committee provides advice and assistance with the Town's community events and recreation programs. The committee has 3 council members, 3 residents and 2 staff members. This committee meets every month to discuss and plan upcoming events in the Town.

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This committee provides assistance with the planning and operation of the Fantasy of Lights festival. The committee has 2 members of council 6 residents and 1 staff member. and meet every month to plan the event.

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This committee plans and operates Kingsville's Migration Festival with the parks and recreation department. This committee has 1 council member, 11 residents and 1 staff member. The meet every month to plan the event.

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This committee organizes the Communities in Bloom Judges' Tour. This contest is held every year and members plan with local business and residents all the natural beauty of Kingsville. This committee has 1 council member, 10 residents and 1 staff member and meet monthly.

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This committee promotes the Town of Kingsville as a tourist destination while attracting new business to the area. This committee meets monthly to provide advice to Council on economic development and tourism ideas. This committee has 2 council members, five residents and 3 staff members.

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This committee provides an opportunity for residents to discuss planning matter such as subdivisions, site plans, zoning amendments and by-laws under the Planning Act. The committee has 2 council members and 3 community members and 2 staff members. The meet a few times a year.

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This committee plans fundraising events for the Mettawas Waterfront development. This committee has 2 council members, 5 residents and 1 staff member. They meet monthly to plan events.

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This committee promotes and protects the heritage properties that are in Kingsville. There are 34 heritage designations within the Town of Kingsville. The committee has 8 residents, 1 researcher, 1 council member and 1 staff member. They meet on a monthly basis.

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This committee will help facilitate the 2019 Kingsville Highland Games.

The committee has 1 council member, 10 residents, and 4 staff members. They meet on a quarterly basis.

The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality in accordance with section 31 of the Police Services Act and to maintain and improve the health, safety and well-being of our residents.

The committee has 2 council members, 1 resident appointed by Council, 2 residents appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, and 1 staff member. They meet on a monthly basis.

This committee meets to listen and decide from property owners who are issued a work order to clean up their property under section 15. 3 of the Ontario Building Code. This committee has 2 council members, 3 residents and 1 staff member which meet when an application is submitted.

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This committee is assist with the Town of Kingsville and the Municipality of Leamington's joint contract for animal control services. This committee has 2 council members from each municipality and two staff members. They meet 4 times a year.

Please note that applications are not currently being accepted for this committee.

 Compliance Audit Committee

This committee deals with matters regarding election campaign finances.  The committee has 3 members and meets only when required.

Please note that applications are not currently being accepted for this committee.