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

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Wanda Carver, Chair
  • Mayor Scott Christian, Vice-Chair
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026

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

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Stewart Jenkins, Chair
  • Councillor Courtney Wentzell
  • Bill Rafuse
  • Kendall Farmer
  • Public Members – Vacancies
  • March 31, 2026
  • March 31, 2026
  • March 31, 2026
  • March 31, 2026
  • March 31, 2026

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

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Courtney Wentzell, Chair
  • Councillor Roberta Roy
  • Councillor Vicki Amirault
  • Public Members: Vacancies
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026

 


Fire Services Committee

The Fire Services Committee is a cooperative committee with members of Council and Queens County fire chiefs.

Staff: clerk@regionofqueens.com

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Jack Fancy, Chair
  • Councillor Wanda Carver
  • Fire Chief Moyal Conrad, Greenfield
  • Fire Chief Kendall Farmer, Port Medway
  • Fire Chief Trevor Munroe, Liverpool
  • Fire Chief Wayne Trimm, Mill Village and District
  • Fire Chief Chris Wolfe, North Queens
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026

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

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Roberta Roy, Chair
  • Councillor Vicki Amirault
  • Public member vacancies
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026

 


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

Members Term Expiration
  • Mayor Scott Christian
  • Shannine Corkum
  • Paul Wood
  • Paula Barry-Mercer
  • Melissa Labrador
  • Rigel Jones
  • Vacant
  • September 30, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • September 30, 2026
  • September 30, 2026

 


Library Committee 

Staff: clerk@regionofqueens.com

Members Term Expiration
  • Mayor Scott Christian, Chair
  • Councillor Courtney Wentzell
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026

Police Advisory Board

Committee details are posted here. Staff contact: clerk@regionofqueens.com

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Vicki Amirault, Chair
  • Councillor Roberta Roy
  • Deputy Mayor Maddie Charlton
  • Elaina Gaetan
  • Andrew Francis
  • Don Kimball
  • Department of Justice Appointee – Vacant

  • S/Sgt Dan Archibald, RCMP
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026

Pool Committee

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Jack Fancy, Chair
  • Councillor Vicki Amirault
  • Ann Doggett
  • Deborah Spartinelli
  • Lezlie Armstrong
  • Sandi Graham Muise
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026
  • October 31.2026

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

Members Term Expiration
  • Councillor Stewart Jenkins
  • Mayor Scott Christian, Alternate
  • October 31, 2026
  • October 31, 2026

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