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Please note: With the Town Hall renovations, some meetings normally held at Tecumseh Tall Hall are being held at the at Tecumseh Arena, 12021 McNorton Street, Tecumseh. Please check the Council Meeting Calendar to find out where a Committee or Board meeting is being held.
Due the COVID-19 Pandemic, all Committee and Board meetings have been cancelled until further notice.
The Council of the Town of Tecumseh appoints councillors and community representatives to several committees and boards.
View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes for some of these committees/boards.
Applications for committee positions
Applications are being received for positions on several Town committees. If you are interested in serving on any of the committees below, please complete the application form by clicking on the link for the appropriate committee, filling out the online form and then hitting the "Submit" button. You can also save your form and go back to it at a later time to complete and submit it to us. If you have any questions or difficulties filling out the form, call 519-735-2184, ext. 117.
The deadline for applications was Thursday, October 31, 2019. Applications were considered at the special meeting of Council held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
- Committee of Adjustment
- Cultural and Arts Advisory Committee
- Heritage Committee
- Senior Advisory Committee
- Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Youth Advisory Committee
Subscribing to committee news
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Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management |
Information on the BIAThe BIA is a non-profit organization that allows local business people, commercial property owners and tenants, with the support of the Town, to organize, finance, and carry out physical improvements and promote economic development in their district. The Board of Management adopts a budget for promotional activities and events and submits this annually to Council for approval. The Town provides the approved funding to the Board by collection of a special levy applied to commercial properties in the defined geographic area. To learn more about the Tecumseh BIA and access their minutes and agendas, visit their website. Meeting detailsThe BIA meets monthly, on the second Wednesday, at 6:00 pm, in the BIA office located at 12122 Tecumseh Rd. E. Unit 2, Tecumseh, ON. The following are the scheduled meeting dates for 2020:
Committee membersThe BIA Board of Management is composed of nine (9) members, with two (2) directors appointed by Council and seven (7) directors selected by a vote of the membership of the improvement area. A selected Council member acts as a liaison between the Board and Council. The following are the Council representatives on the BIA for the term of Council ending November 14, 2022:
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Committee of Adjustment |
Information on Committee of AdjustmentThe Committee of Adjustment is responsible for holding hearings under the Planning Act for:
Meeting detailsThe Committee of Adjustment meets once a month on the 4th Monday, at 5:00 pm, in the Council Chambers of Tecumseh Town Hall. Agendas and minutes can be accessed on the Meeting Calendar. The following are the scheduled meeting dates for 2020:
Committee membersThe Committee is comprised of seven (7) members from the public. The Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2022 are:
Contact the Secretary-Treasurer for more information on the Committee of Adjustment. |
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Court of Revision |
Information on Court of RevisionThe Court of Revision is an appeal body established under the Drainage Act and administered by the Town. The Court of Revision allows landowners to challenge their drainage assessments quickly and informally. Unlike the Drainage Tribunal at the Drainage Referee, the Court of Revision has one power - to re-allocate funds in a drainage assessment schedule. Meeting detailsThe Court of Revision only meets when the Town has approved proceeding with a drainage project. The meetings take place at Town Hall. View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes. Committee membersThe Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2022 are:
Contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk for more information on the Court of Revision. |
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Cultural and Arts Advisory Committee |
Information on Cultural and Arts Advisory CommitteeTecumseh Council established a Cultural and Arts Advisory Committee under the following Terms of Reference:
Meeting detailsThe Cultural and Arts Advisory Committee meets once a month on the third Monday, at 7:00 pm, at Town Hall. View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes. Committee membersThe Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2022 are:
Contact the Manager Committee & Community Services for more information on the Cultural and Arts Advisory Committee. |
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Dog Pound Committee |
Information on Dog Pound CommitteeThe Town of Tecumseh entered into an Agreement with the Towns of Lakeshore, Essex, and LaSalle for the joint operation of a dog pound. Each of the municipalities provides representation on the Joint Dog Pound Committee to assist in overseeing the dog pound operations. Meeting detailsThe Town of Lakeshore schedules the meetings of the Dog Pound Committee. Committee memberThe Committee member for the term ending November 14, 2022 is:
Contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk for more information on the Dog Pound Committee. |
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Essex County Library Board |
Information on the Essex County Library BoardThe Library Board consists of seven (7) members. After a municipal election, each local municipality in Essex County forwards to the County Clerk, the name of a nominee from their municipality to serve as a representative on the Essex County Library Board. The Essex County Striking Committee shall review the names of the nominees received and makes final recommendations for the Essex County Library Board appointees to County Council for approval. The number of County Councillors appointed to the Library Board shall not exceed four (4), in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. Library Board members receive payment and mileage compensation for attending meetings. Meeting detailsThe Library Board meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday, usually at 7:00 pm, (except for July and August) at the Essex County Civic Centre, located at 360 Fairview Avenue, Essex. For further information regarding the Essex County Library, including accessing their meeting dates, agendas, and minutes, visit their website. Committee memberThe Town's representative on the Essex County Library Board for the term ending November 14, 2022 is:
Contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk regarding more information on the Essex County Library Board. |
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Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) |
Information on ERCAIn 1973, the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA) was established. Its purpose is to manage the natural resources of the Essex region with help from the municipalities and the Province of Ontario. Local municipalities and the City of Windsor appoint members to ERCA. Meeting detailsThe ERCA Board members meet monthly on a Thursday, at 6 pm, in the Essex County Civic Centre. ERCA's website has more information on Board meetings, agendas, and minutes. Committee membersThe Board is made up of:
The Town of Tecumseh's representatives on ERCA until November 14, 2022 are:
Contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk regarding more information on the Essex Region Conservation Authority Board. |
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Essex Power Corporation Board of Directors |
Information on Essex Power Corporation Board of DirectorsThe Town of Tecumseh, together with the Towns of Amherstburg, LaSalle, and the Municipality of Leamington are the holders and beneficial owners of common shares in Essex Power Corporation (Essex Power). Essex Power provides power to over 28,000 residents and businesses in Amherstburg, LaSalle, Leamington, and Tecumseh. Its mission statement is to provide safe, reliable, and economical energy supply and services to its customers. Under an Agreement between the shareholders, each municipality is required to appoint an elected municipal representative and a non-elected representative for their respective community to the Essex Power Corporation Board of Directors. The Directors may also be appointed to the Board of an Essex Power subsidiary; namely: Essex Powerlines Corporation, Essex Power Services, and Essex Energy Corporation. Visit the Essex Power Corporation website for more information Meeting detailsThe Essex Power Corporation Board of Directors meets quarterly in the months of March, June, September, and December usually on a Wednesday, at 4:00 pm, at 200-2199 Blackacre Drive, Oldcastle. Committee membersThe Town of Tecumseh representatives appointed to the Essex Power Corporation Board of Directors are:
Contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk regarding more information on the Essex Power Corporation Board of Directors. |
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Heritage Committee |
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The Heritage Committee is appointed under the Ontario Heritage Act (Act). The Committee may advise on matters related to the Act and to properties in the Town that have cultural heritage value and that the Town may wish to protect from destruction or harmful change by passing of a Designation By-law as provided for in the Act. Tecumseh Council is required, under the Act, to consult with its Heritage Committee during the designation/repeal-of-designation process for individual properties or districts and on applications to demolish/remove structures from, or otherwise alter designated properties. The statutory role of the Municipal Heritage Committee is as follows:
Meeting detailsThe Heritage Committee meets monthly, on the third Monday, at 6:00 pm., in the Sandwich South Room at Tecumseh Town Hall. View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes. Committee membersThe Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2022 are:
Contact the Manager Committee & Community Services regarding more information on the Heritage Committee. |
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Police Services Board |
Information on Police Services BoardThe Town currently contracts the services of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) for police protection within the community. The Tecumseh Police Services Board administers the contract. The Police Services Act requires a municipality to appoint a Police Services Board. Tecumseh Council established that a Board be appointed for the Town comprised of:
The responsibilities of the Police Services Board are set out in the Police Services Act. The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the Town. View our Police Services page for more information. Meeting detailsThe Tecumseh Police Services Board meets six (6) times per year in the Tecumseh Room of Tecumseh Town Hall on the second Thursday of the month, usually at 4:30 pm. For further information on the Police Services Board, contact the Recording Secretary at 519-735-2184, ext. 114. The following are the scheduled meeting dates for 2020:
Committee members The Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2022, unless otherwise noted, are:
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Property Standards Committee |
Information on the Property Standards CommitteeA Property Standards By-law was passed by Tecumseh Town Council. The by-law provides for a Property Standards Committee comprised of three (3) members. Council selects the members of the Committee from the Committee of Adjustment. The Property Standards Committee considers appeals from orders issued by the Property Standards Officer. Meeting detailsMeetings of this Committee are only required when someone appeals such an order. Committee membersThe Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2022 are:
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Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee (TAAC) |
Information on TAACThe Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, (AODA) provides that municipalities must establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee. The responsibilities of TAAC are:
In accordance with the AODA, a majority of the members of the Accessibility Advisory Committee shall be persons with disabilities. The Committee includes:
Meeting detailsThe TAAC meets quarterly. The meetings are at 12:00 pm, in the Council Chambers of Tecumseh Town Hall. View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes. Committee membersThe following are the members on the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee until November 14, 2022:
Contact the Director Corporate Services & Clerk regarding more information on the Tecumseh Accessibility Advisory Committee. |
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Senior Advisory Committee |
Information on Senior Advisory CommitteeThe purpose of the Senior Advisory Committee is to:
Visit our Seniors page for more information on activities for seniors in Tecumseh. Meeting detailsThe Senior Advisory Committee meets in the Council Chambers of Tecumseh Town Hall, on the last Thursday of each month, at 5:00 pm. View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes. Committee membersThe Senior Advisory Committee is comprised of members over the age of 60. The following are the members on the Senior Advisory Committee until November 14, 2022:
Contact the Manager Committee & Community Services regarding more information on the Senior Advisory Committee. |
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Youth Advisory Committee |
Information on Youth Advisory CommitteeThe purpose of the Youth Advisory Committee is to:
Meeting detailsThe Youth Advisory Committee meets in Tecumseh Town Hall on the third Monday of each month at 4:30 pm. View our Meeting Calendar to access agendas and minutes. Committee membersThe Youth Advisory Committee is comprised of residents between the ages of 13-23. Council appointed the following members to the Youth Advisory Committee until November 14, 2022:
Contact the Manager Committee & Community Services regarding more information on the Youth Advisory Committee. |