Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington
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Clarington’s advisory committee meetings are open to the public and may be held in person, online or in a combination of both formats. Please view the committee agenda or reach out to the committee contact for more information.
Purpose
The Committee helps Municipal staff identify any agricultural-related issues and make recommendations to Council. The Committee provides Council and staff with an agricultural perspective on many issues that impact the industry. It also provides advice on municipal policy and by-laws as they relate to agriculture.
Terms of reference
Composition
The terms are staggered by appointing half of the membership, every two years, for four-year terms.
The committee comprises 12 members in total—ten positions appointed by Council, a Durham Federation of Agriculture representative and one Council representative. The members are selected to provide representation from various farming interests (dairy, beef, apple, greenhouse, cash crops, hog, poultry, etc.).
Frequency of meetings
Second Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Remuneration
Not applicable
Committee vacancies
There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Citizen Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.
Committee contact
Amy Burke, Planning and Development Services
905-623-3379 ext. 2423
Agenda
Minutes
History
The Agricultural Advisory Committee was formed in spring 2001 after Council approved Reports ADMIN-03-01 and CD-21-01.
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