Region of Queens Municipality has a number of advisory committees to help inform decision making. Many of these committees have public members. Also, Region of Queens Municipality appoints Councillors to be representatives on external committees that have a direct link to Council priorities and impacting Queens County residents. The Mayor is an ex-officio member of Committees of Council unless otherwise stated.
This page will be updated regularly to allow residents to keep current on committee assignments and vacancies.
If you are interested in more information about a committee or board, please contact the staff person who works with the particular committee.
Please keep up to date on Region of Queens Municipality social media or Engage Queens.
Committees of Council
Bursary Selection Committee
Each year, Region of Queens Municipality distributes bursaries to graduating students from North Queens Community School, Liverpool Regional High School, and Queens Adult High School. This committee reviews applications and selects recipients.
Staff: Municipal Clerk
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Audit and Internal Control Committee
The Audit and Internal Control Committee assists Council with its fiduciary responsibilities and financial oversight of the municipality’s daily operations. The committee ensures that the financial resources entrusted to the municipality by its residents are spent appropriately according to the policies of Council and provided for public reporting and accountability.
Staff: Joanne Veinotte, Director of Finance jveinotte@regionofqueens.com
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Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee serves to advise Council regarding the preparation and amendment of planning documents and planning matters in general, as set out in Section 200 of the Municipal Government Act.
Meetings are held the 1st Monday of the Month at 7:00pm in Council Chambers.
For more information, please visit the Planning Advisory webpage.
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee serves to advise Council regarding designation and alterations of heritage properties and other provisions relating to the Heritage Property Act.
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm in Council Chambers.
Staff: Mike MacLeod, Director of Land Use, mmacleod@regionofqueens.com
For more information please visit Heritage Advisory Committee
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Fire Services Committee
The Fire Services Committee is a cooperative committee with members of Council and Queens County fire chiefs.
Staff: clerk@regionofqueens.com
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Accessibility Committee
The purpose of Queens Accessibility Advisory Committee is to assist Municipal Council with ensuring that all parts of the Municipality’s operations include increased awareness of the barriers faced by persons with various abilities, improving access to resources for helping persons with disabilities; strengthening supports for employees and building capacity; improving access to municipal buildings and properties; improving availability of accessible washrooms and workspaces; enhancing accessibility for persons who are visually or hearing impaired; and ensuring that the recruitment, hiring and career development processes of the Municipality are accessible.
Meetings are held 2nd Thursday of the Month at 3:00pm in Council Chambers. Option to attend virtually.
Staff: clerk@regionofqueens.com
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Dismantling Discrimination and Hate (EDI)
The purpose of Dismantling Discrimination and Hate (EDI) is to provide Municipal Council with strong impactful advice, education, and recommendations for programs and services, while designing and implementing positive and supportive opportunities to promote and celebrate our diverse community to ensure that inclusion is achieved for all.
Meetings are held the last Monday of the month at 7:00pm in Council Chambers. Option to attend virtually.
Staff: clerk@regionofqueens.com
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Library Committee
Staff: clerk@regionofqueens.com
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Police Advisory Board
Committee details are posted here. Staff contact: clerk@regionofqueens.com
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Pool Committee
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Landfill Monitoring Committee
Members | TERM EXPIRATION |
Mayor Scott Christian, Chair | October 31, 2026 |
Watershed Management Committee
Members | TERM EXPIRATION |
Councillor Stewart Jenkins | October 31, 2026 |
External Committee Appointments
Region 6 Solid Waste Steering Committee
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South West Nova Biosphere Committee
Members | Term Expiration |
Councillor Courtney Wentzell | October 31, 2026 |
South Shore Regional Library Board
Members | Term Expiration |
Councillor Courtney Wentzell | October 31, 2026 |
Queens Community Health Board
Members | Term Expiration |
Deputy Mayor Maddie Charlton | October 31, 2026 |
South Shore Housing Action Coalition
Members | Term Expiration |
Councillor Jack Fancy | October 31, 2026 |
Western Regional Crown Land Stakeholder Interaction Committee
Members | Term Expiration |
Councillor Wanda Carver | October 31, 2026 |