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| Mandate and Purpose |
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The Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) is governed by Chapter 79 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code. The purpose of the Environmental Advisory Committee is to identify and advise on local environmental matters which contribute to a healthy natural environment focusing on the protection and sustainability of our air, land and water resources within the City of Orillia. This shall include, but not be limited to, Orillia's aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems (e.g. the lakes, their tributaries and shore lands, wetlands, forested lands and developed lands). For the purposes of satisfying Section 8 of the Planning Act, the Environmental Advisory Committee shall also serve as a planning advisory committee with respect to providing comments on planning policy matters. |
| Membership |
| EAC consists of nine members: eight citizens (three of whom may be non-residents) and one City Councillor. |
| EAC Tree Projects |
| Click here for information on the Environmental Advisory Committee's Tree Projects. |
| Tree Conservation By-law - Chapter 370 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code |
| Click here to learn more about the City's Tree Conservation By-law. |
| Recent Minutes |
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Note: from April to September of 2020, Committee meetings were suspended due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. February 23, 2021 - Special re Feasibility of Banning Single-Use Plastics August 17, 2021 (No Quorum Roll Call) September 21, 2021 - DRAFT Minutes - Please use this link to view the recorded meeting.
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| Regular Meeting Date and Contact |
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The Committee meets on the third (3rd) Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. (with the exception of July) in the Orillia City Centre. Contact: Kyle Mitchell, Manager of Source Protection Protection and Operations Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk: 705-329-2452 |
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