06 20 2007 Public Meeting OMEGADRAFT— June 20, 2007
ORO- MEDONTE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP ADVISORS [OMEGA]
TERMS OF REFERENCE
It is recognized that:
♦ Oro - Medonte Council is committed to lead by example to serve as a model
in fulfilling environmental responsibilities.
♦ Tapping into the expertise of volunteers has the potential to assist Council in working in
concert with residents to fulfil its role.
♦ It is essential that OMEGA work in harmony with existing structures and functions in a
manner that avoids duplications.
MANDATE:
To EDUCATE ADVISE and ASSIST Council bv:
♦ Identifying issues and opportunities for Council's consideration
♦ Acting as a "sounding board" for Council initiatives
♦ Researching and providing information requested by Council
♦ Volunteer work to carry out established environmental strategies within the framework
approved by Council
♦ Fulfilling the role of ambassador in regards to the "bigger picture"
1.0 GUIDING PRINCIPLES (Appendix A):
In carrying out its mandate, the OMEGA will be governed by the following principles:
• Collective and Individual Stewardship
• Balanced Perspective
• Sustainability
2.0 GENERAL STRUCTURE OF COMMITTEE
2.1 Oversight
2.1.1 Council will guide and define OMEGA's activities.
2.2 Membership (Appendix B):
2.2.1 OMEGA members shall be appointed for the term of Council or for a specific initiative
2.2.2 OMEGA shall consist of a minimum of eight (8) public members appointed by Council, two
Council members and staff, as necessary.
2.2.3 The appointed public members shall serve on a volunteer basis, with no remuneration
2.2.4 Working Groups may be established for specific projects and issues
2.2.5 OMEGA will be chaired by one of the two Council members
2.2.6 OMEGA members will adhere to the Township's Procedural By -law
2.3 Activities as Assigned by Council
2.3.1 Research
2.3.2 Education
2.3.3 Report Recommendations
2.4 Reporting to Council
2.4.1 OMEGA will formally report to Council through their minutes, annual report or as requested
by Council.
2.5 FundingBudget
2.5.1 A budget will be considered on an annual basis, in conjunction with the Township of Oro -
Medonte's budget deliberations. Expenditures require Council approval.
APPENDIX A (DEFINTION of Terms)
1. Sustainability
Use of land or a resource without having a negative impact on ecosystem integrity and with
regard for future generations.
2. Balanced Perspective
Recognition that decisions taken in the present must consider present and future
generations and that considering input from all stakeholders can enhance balanced
decisions pertaining to development.
3. Collective and Individual Stewardship
We all have urgent responsibilities to learn, convey and apply Environmental Protection
Principles, as individuals and as a municipality.
APPENDIX B: (OMEGA Composition)
1. Council
Two members of Council. One Council representative shall act as Chairperson. Council
representation will be shared and will rotate through all members of Council, dependent on
subject matter.
2. Staff as a Resource
OMEGA activities may encompass a broad range of topics which will not be specific to any
particular department. The Staff component of OMEGA will be as a resource, according to
topics, and issues. The County of Simcoe will be asked to participate as required.
3. Public Members (minimum of eight)
To achieve balance and diversity within the
backgrounds in:
• Agriculture
• Business / Chamber of Commerce
• Conservancy connection
• Education system
• Ecology
• Health and wellness
• Hydro
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membership, consideration may include
Irwin, Doug
From: Agnew,Sandy
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 8:39 PM
To: janetclair bumstead
Cc: Irwin, Doug; Zieleniewski, Jennifer; Allison, Terry; Hough, Ralph; Coutanche, Mel; Crawford,
John; Hughes, Harry; Evans, Dwight
Subject: Re: Oro - Medonte Envoronmental Group Advisors Draft ToR
Hi Janet
Thanks for your input. I am forwarding it on to the Clerk and council to be included in
the public comments.
regards,
Sandy
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From: "janetclair bumstead"
To: <sandy.agnew @oro - medonte.ca>
Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 10:36 AM
Subject: RE: Oro - Medonte Envoronmental Group Advisors Draft TOR
• Thank you for the information.
• The draft appears to be quite thorough and I'm pleased to see council
• interested in using the expertise and knowledge of its residents to aid in
• making the most appropriate long term decision for the environment of our
• community, township, county and province.
• In 2.2.2 a minimum permanent membership of 8 residents plus 2 Township
• members might be rather tricky for all municipal projects. I wonder
• whether a resident membership of 6 permanent members with 2 residents with
• project specific knowledge could be struck and function without making it
• too complicated.
• In the MNR Significant Wildlife Guide, it is recommended that neighbours,
• and local naturalist groups should be contacted for information as a part
• of an EIS. This seems to be ignored in many cases and this committee could
• certainly make this happen.
• I compliment council on this initiative.
• Janet Bumstead
>>From: "Sandy Agnew" <sandy.agnew @oro - medonte.ca>
>>To: <Undisclosed- Recipient:;>
>>Subject: Oro - Medonte Envoronmental Group Advisors Draft TOR
>>Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:53:23 -0400
>>Hello all
>>The draft terms of reference for the Oro - Medonte Environmental Group
>>Advisor's is now posted on the O -M website under News and Announcements. A
>>public meeting will be held on June 27, 7:00pm in the Council Chambers.
>>Applications to sit on the group are being received until July 27.
>>Looking forward to hearing your comments.
>> Sandy
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