Grey County is looking for dedicated volunteers for three advisory committees for the 2019-2022 term of council. Each committee meets approximately four times per year and mileage or travel expenses are compensated.

Joint Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC)

The AAC advises Grey County Council and participating local municipalities about provincial accessibility laws and ways to identify, prevent and remove barriers from municipal services, processes and spaces. By law, the majority of committee members must be people living with disabilities. Interested applicants can find the AAC application form, Terms of Reference and additional information online at www.grey.ca/accessibility or by calling Rob Hatten at 519-372-0219 ext. 1235.

Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee makes recommendations to Grey County Council about ways to improve local tourism for businesses and visitors. Grey County is seeking five dedicated members of the tourism industry to represent a cross-section of interest. Interested applicants can find the Tourism Advisory Committee terms of reference and application form online at www.grey.ca, or by calling Bryan Plumstead at 519-376-3365 ext. 6110.

Economic Development and Planning Advisory Committee

The Economic Development Advisory Committee advises council about expanding the prosperity base in Grey County and helps to implement the “Made in Grey” Economic Development Strategy. Grey County is seeking up to seven public members to represent a variety of sectors. Interested applicants can find the committee terms of reference and application form online at www.grey.ca or by calling Randy Scherzer at 519-372-0219 ext.1237.

Submitting an application

Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2018 and can be submitted by email to [email protected] or in person or by mail to the address below.

Grey County Clerk
595 9th Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E3

source: media release, Grey County