Boards and Committees
Get involved in your community and join a committee or board. Learn about the different committees and boards that help govern the Municipality of Wawa and advise Mayor and Council on a variety of issues.
Join a Committee
We accept committee applications at the beginning of each council term following a municipal election, or when there is a vacancy before the end of the term. If you are interested in joining, please contact the Clerk's Department by email or call 705-856-2244.
Appointments to Boards and Committees
Boards
Algoma District Social Services Board |
Algoma District Services Administration Board (ADSAB) provides social services and paramedic services to the District of Algoma. ADSAB manages and delivers social programs through a combination of direct delivery and contracted services in the social program areas of Children's Services, Housing Services and Ontario Works. ADSAB funding is provided from the province and the member municipalities. The provincial contribution is provided through service agreements or legislation for all programs while the municipal share is apportioned to the member municipalities utilizing the approved apportionment model. Council Repesentative: Mayor Melanie Pilon |
Algoma Public Health |
Algoma Public Health (APH) is a public health agency committed to improving health and reducing social inequities in health through evidence-informed practice. They are governed by an autonomous Board of Health and have strong community partnerships throughout the Algoma district. APH is one of 35 non-profit public health agencies funded by local and provincial governments. APH work with individuals, families and community partners to promote and protect health and to prevent disease. Councillor Julia Hemphill from the Townshp of Dubreuilville has been appointed to the APH Board. |
Superior East OPP Regional Detachment Board |
The Superior East OPP Regional Detchmant Board is a Section 10 Board and serve as advisory body to the following five communities:
The board consists of:
For more information regagrding the Superior East OPP Regional Detachment Board and their responsibilities, see the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. Ontario Association of Police Services Board (OAPSB) Agenda and Minutes of the Superior East OPP Regional Detachment Board. |
Wawa Public Library |
The Wawa Public Library Board:
Councillor Joseph Opato has been appointed to the Wawa Public Library. Visit the Wawa Public Library website. |
Committees
Age Friendly Committee |
The Wawa Age-Friendly Committee (WAFC) has a mandate to lead an age-friendly assessment of the community and oversee the completion of the Age-Friendly Community Planning Grant project. The Wawa Age-Friendly Committee has the following responsibilities:
Councillor Jim Hoffmann has been appointed to the Wawa age-Friendly Committee. |
Cemetery Committee |
The Municipality of Wawa Cemetery Committee has the following responsibilities:
Councillor Joseph Opato has been appointed to the Wawa Cemetery Committee. |
Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee |
The mandate of the Wawa Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee is to:
Mayor Melanie Pilon has been appointed to the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee. |
Fire Advisory Committee |
The purpose of the Wawa Municipal Fire Advisory Committee shall be to assist the Fire Chief to meet provincial legislation and department needs and to provide Council with recommendations and also includes the following;
Councillor Jim Hoffmann has been appointed to the Wawa Fire Advisory Committee. |
Heritage Committee |
The duties of the Municipality of Wawa Heritage Committee shall be to respond to the community's needs with regards to heritage preservation and provide Council with recommendations regarding heritage issues for the growth and development of the community and that the following goals and objectives be included:
Tourist Information Centre to promote the history of the Michipicoten/Wawa area in their discussions with local visitors. Councillor Micheline Hatfield has been appointed to the Wawa Heritage Committee. |
Wawa Marina Advisory Committee |
The Wawa Marina Advisory Committee is to assist and make recommendations to Council and Staff on matters related to the operation of the Harry McCluskie Municipal Marina and its impact on the community and the promotion of the Municipality of Wawa. It's mandate is to:
The Marina Committee are the representatives of the facility users and community at large who assist the Municipality in the successful operation of the facility. Councillor Micheline Hatfield has been appointed to the Wawa Marina Advisory Committee. |
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