Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington

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

• Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference (PDF)

Composition

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is comprised of 11 voting members appointed by Council, including

• Ten citizen members
• One member of Council

Committee requirements:

• One member shall be a volunteer representative from the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture
• All members must be residents or own property in Clarington

• Members are selected based on various farming interests and experiences (dairy, beef, apple, greenhouse, cash crops, hog, poultry, etc.) and shall possess knowledge of agricultural issues within Clarington, technical training in an agriculture-based field, or be currently involved in farming activities.

Term length

The Committee shall stagger the terms of members by appointing half of the membership every two years, for a four-year term, or until their successor is appointed.

Frequency of meetings

The Committee meets a minimum of four times per year and establishes a meeting schedule that includes the time and place for meetings.

Remuneration

Not applicable

Committee vacancies

There are no current vacancies. To apply for future vacancies, fill out the Appointments to Boards and Committees Application Form.

Committee contact

Email Sylvia Jennings, Planner I, or 905-623-3379 ext. 2335. 

Agenda

• View Agricultural Advisory Committee agendas

Minutes

• View Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes

History

The Agricultural Advisory Committee was formed in spring 2001 after Council approved Reports ADMIN-03-01 and CD-21-01.