Committees and Boards
Advisory Committees and Boards are long term groups established under various legislation or needs of the City. Task Forces are short term committees for specific initiatives with a specific end date. Members contribute to the development of policies, procedures and initiatives by working with Council to improve services and programs for our community. Visit our Applying to City Committees page to learn more about how to get involved.
All Committee Meetings are open to the public and all agendas are posted on the Council and Committee calendar.
Advisory Committees, Boards and Task Forces
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Appointments Committee |
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The Appointments Committee is comprised of Members of Council. The Committee reviews and appoints members to City Committees, Board and Task Forces. For more information, please contact: |
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Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of Directors |
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Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation is a private business corporation, incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario), to administer social housing in the Service Area. For more information, please contact: |
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Brant County Board of Health |
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For more information, please contact: Brent Richardson, Executive Director Lorraine Johnson, Executive Assistant |
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Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee |
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The purpose of the Brantford Accessibility Advisory Committee is to act as the advisory body on matters related to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and universal accessibility within Brantford. For more information, please contact: |
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Brantford Airport Board |
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The purpose of the Brantford Airport Board is to give advice and recommendations to Council in respect of the operation of the Brantford Municipal Airport. For more information, please contact: |
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Brantford Heritage Committee |
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The purpose of the Brantford Heritage Committee is to act as a municipal heritage committee as permitted by the Ontario Heritage Act. The Brantford Heritage Committee is an Advisory Committee. For more information, please contact: |
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Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors |
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The Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of Directors is comprised of members of Council from the County of Brant and the City of Brantford. For more information, please contact: |
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Brantford Police Services Board |
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The Brantford Police Services Board's mandate is legislated by the Police Services Act and can be summarized as the general management and setting of policing policy. For more information, please contact: |
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Brantford Public Library Board |
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The Brantford Public Library Board is established under the Public Libraries Act. The Brantford Library Board governs the Brantford Public Library, creates policy and ensures financial accountability. For more information, please contact: |
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Brownfields Community Advisory Committee |
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The Brownfields Community Advisory Committee provides non-technical advice and recommendations to Council in relation to Brownfields issues. For more information, please contact: |
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Building Construction Process Review Task Force |
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The mandate of the Task Force is to review the continuum of the building construction process and provide recommendations for improvements to Committee of the Whole. For more information, please contact: |
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Business Improvement Area – Board of Management |
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The Downtown BIA could be likened to a neighbourhood association. We work together towards a main purpose of revitalizing and maintaining a dynamic local neighbourhood, and promoting the area as a business and shopping destination. Part of the BIA's role includes defining an identity for the local community, to further promote Downtown Brantford as a compelling and unique business area. One of our major goals is to encourage both local residents and others to spend dollars in Downtown Brantford, benefiting all businesses and residents in the area. For more information, please contact: Annette Wawzonek, DBBIA Executive Director |
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City/County Liaison Committee |
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The City/County Liaison Committee is comprised of members of Council for the City of Brantford and the County of Brant to discuss concerns affecting both communities. For more information, please contact: |
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Committee of Adjustment |
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The purpose of the Committee of Adjustment is to assume the role of the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to the Planning Act. Despite the fact that the Committee of Adjustment is named a committee, it is a Board. For more information, please contact: |
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Control of Vicious Dogs Committee |
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The purpose of the Control of Vicious Dogs Committee is to hear and decide appeals from orders to muzzle and leash dogs. Although referred to as a committee, the Control of Vicious Dogs Committee is a Board. For more information, please contact: |
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Environmental Sustainability Policy Advisory Committee |
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The purpose of the Environmental Policy Advisory Committee is to give recommendations and advice to Council with respect to environmental policy issues. For more information, please contact: |
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Economic Development, Tourism and Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee |
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The purpose of the Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee is to give advice and recommendations to Council in respect of a holistic view of economic development, tourism and cultural initiatives in the Brantford community. For more information, please contact: |
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Estimates Committee |
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The Estimates Committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding the City of Brantford budget. The Committee is comprised of all members of Council and typically begins meeting in October annually. For more information, please contact: |
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Finance Committee |
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The Finance Committee is a Standing Committee at the City of Brantford and reviews and makes recommendations to City Council regarding financial decisions of the City. For more information, please contact: |
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Grand River Conservation Authority Board of Directors |
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A 26-member Board of Directors oversees the operation of the GRCA. The board approves policies, programs and budgets. For more information, please contact: Eowyn Spence, Executive Assistant |
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John Noble Home Committee of Management |
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The John Noble Home Committee of Management manages the John Noble Home located in the City of Brantford. The Committee is run through the John Noble Home Administrator's office. For more information, please contact: Michael Bastian, Administrator |
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Joint Use Committees |
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The role of each Joint Use Committee is to provide support to the Staff Advisory Committee and provide assistance with resolving issues related to the Joint Use Agreements. The Joint Use Committees set out to ensure that the terms of each Joint Use Agreement are followed and enforced in a fair and consistent way. One Committee is formed by The City of Brantford and the Grand Erie District School Board, and one Committee is formed by The City of Brantford and the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board. The committees are entirely separate and each function according to a separate agreement. For more information, please contact: |
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Major Sports Team Liaison Committee |
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The purpose of the Major Sports Team Liaison Committee is to create and maintain positive and ongoing business relationships with our major and minor sports teams and provide an avenue to take advantage of future opportunities to attract new major and minor sports teams to the community. For more information, please contact: |
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Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee |
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The purpose of the Municipal Elections Compliance Audit Committee is prescribed by subsections 88.33 to 88.37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Sched (the “Act”). For more information, please contact: |
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Paramedic Services Committee |
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The Paramedics Services Committee (a standing committee of the County of Brant) monitors and reports on compliance with all laws which apply to the provision of Paramedic Services or its operations. For more information, please contact: |
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Planning Advisory Committee |
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The purpose of the City’s Planning Advisory Committee is to meet as required under Section 8 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. For more information, please contact: |
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Property Standards Committee |
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The purpose of the Property Standards Committee is to act as an appeal Board for property standards orders issued pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code Act. For more information, please contact: |
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Public Consultation Task Force |
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The purpose of the Task Force is o review and make recommendations regarding public input, delegations, presentations, referenda and all other means of public engagement on all matters. For more information, please contact: |
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Social Services Committee |
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The Social Services Committee is a Standing Committee of the Council of the City of Brantford established to review and make recommendations related to social services in the City of Brantford. For more information, please contact: |
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Trespass Order Appeal Committee |
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The Appeal Committee is a quasi-judicial body created to hear the appeals made under Trespass Orders within the City of Brantford. For more information, please contact: |
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Wall of Recognition Task Force |
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The Task Force recommends persons to be placed on the Wall of Recognition located at City Hall. For more information, please contact: |
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