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Committees
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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.
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Tecumseh Election Compliance Audit Committee |
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Applications were considered for the Tecumseh Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections at the May 10, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. More information on the Committee is contained in the Terms of Reference. The Committee will perform the duties relating to the compliance audit application process as outlined in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (Act) including:
Committee MembersThe following individuals are on the Tecumseh Election Compliance Audit Committee
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Town of Tecumseh Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management |
Information on the BIAWhat is a BIA?A Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a “made-in-Ontario” innovation that allows local business people and commercial property owners and tenants to join together and, with the support of the municipality, to organize, finance, and carry out physical improvements and promote economic development in their district. Traditionally, a BIA is a body established by a municipality using the specific business improvement area provisions in the Municipal Act, 2001. It is governed by a board of management. BIAs are local entities, and the legislation states they are local boards. The TOTBIA represents all of the property and business owners within a designated geographical boundary which encompasses Wards 1 (Old Tecumseh) and 2 (St. Clair Beach), the area south of County Road 22 including businesses on Lesperance Road north of West Lake Road, with the exception of industrial properties and privately owned clubs. Functions of a BIA
Basic responsibilities of the TOTBIA Board of Management
Board of Management – OverviewAdministration and strategic management of a Business Improvement Area is generally the responsibility of the board of management. In particular, the board of management is typically responsible for overseeing the planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating of BIA projects. The term of the directors of a board of management is the same as the term of the council that appointed them, but continues until their successors are appointed. Directors are eligible for re-appointment. TOTBIA Board of Management:
To learn more about the Tecumseh BIA and access their minutes and agendas, visit their website. Meeting detailsThe BIA meets monthly, on the third Wednesday, at 6:00 pm, in the BIA office located at 12122 Tecumseh Rd. E. Unit 2, Tecumseh, ON, N8N 1L9 unless noted otherwise. The following are the scheduled meeting dates for 2023:
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 representatives on the BIA for the term of Council ending November 14, 2026:
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Committee of Adjustment |
Information on Committee of AdjustmentThe Committee of Adjustment is responsible for holding hearings under the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 (Planning Act) with respect to minor variances to the Town’s Zoning By-law and applications for consents to severances which result in the creation of a new lot(s) or lot additions. The Planning Act permits the council of the municipality, by by-law, to constitute and appoint a committee of adjustment for the municipality composed of such persons, not fewer than three (3), as the council considers advisable. The members of the committee who are not members of a municipal council shall hold office for the term of the council that appointed them, and the members of the committee who are members of a municipal council shall be appointed annually. 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 2023:
Committee membersThe Committee is comprised of seven (7) members from the public. The Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2026 are:
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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, 2026 are:
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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, 2026 is Councillor Rick Tonial. |
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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, 2026 is Deputy Mayor Joe Bachetti. |
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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, 2026 are:
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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:
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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:
Heritage Committee Terms of Reference 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 membersThis Committee is currently under review. |
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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 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 2023:
* Includes election of Chair and Vice-Chair. Committee membersThe Committee members for the term ending November 14, 2026, 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, 2026 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 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, 2026:
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Rural Broadband Advisory Committee |
Information on Rural Broadband Advisory CommitteeThe need for broadband connectivity has been increasing in the last 20 years and became more important than ever in 2020. This need has been magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic with Council and Administration receiving many inquiries from ratepayers. Whether students, teleworkers or businesses, the need for reliable internet connectivity is now considered an essential service that should be made available to all. In recent years, there have been some improvements to this service but there are still many areas of the Town that are underserved. Council recommended the establishment of an advisory committee that will provide recommendations, advice and information to Council on matters related to broadband connectivity issues. The objectives of the Committee include, but are not limited to:
View the Terms of Reference for the Rural Broadband Advisory Committee. Meeting DetailsThe Committee will meet quarterly. Committee MembersThe following are the members on the Rural Broadband Advisory Committee until November 14, 2026:
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