Special Council

Whereas the Province has introduced Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID 19 Act - Schedule 6 - Conservation Authorities Act, and Whereas the Legislation introduces a number of changes and new sections that could remove and/or significantly hinder the conservation authorities' role in regulating development, permit appeal process and engaging in review and appeal of planning applications, and Whereas we rely on the watershed expertise provided by local conservation authorities to protect residents, property and local natural resources on a watershed basis by regulating development and engaging in reviews of applications submitted under the Planning Act, and Whereas the changes allow the Minister to make decisions without CA watershed data and expertise, and Whereas the Legislation suggests that the Minister will have the ability to establish standards and requirements for non- mandatory programs which are negotiated between the conservation authorities and municipalities to meet local watershed needs, and Whereas municipalities believe that the appointment of municipal representatives on CA Boards should be a municipal decision; and the Chair and Vice-Chair of the CA Board should be duly elected, and Whereas the changes to the "Duty of Members" contradicts the fiduciary duty of a CA board member to represent the best interests of the conservation authority and its responsibility to the watershed, and Page 2 of 6 Special Council - 07 Dec 2020 Meeting Minutes Wherea

That: By-law No. 119-2020: To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Special Meeting held on December 7, 2020 is given first and second reading. (

That: By-law No. 117-2020 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal. (

That: Special Council hereby adjourns at 6:15 p.m. to reconvene into a Regular Meeting of Council on December 14, 2020. (