Comment
I am a member of a Delegation consisting of 65+ shoreline property owners in an area regulated by the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. I strongly believe that there needs to be strengthening of the governance of CA's. At a minimum I would suggest that:
- CA's are subject to oversight by the Ombudsman of Ontario just like most other municipal entities. This will allow for at least one body to provide independent oversight of a CA should the need ever arise.
- some guidance in the new regulations being proposed regarding the community advisory boards, that ensures that the CAs don't simply stack the community advisory boards with individuals who will simply support or rubber-stamp proposals put forward by CA staff. The community advisory board needs to have DIVERSITY of thought and opinion. Members should be selected by the community and not nominated, recommended or promoted by CA staff.
Submitted May 27, 2021 1:40 PM
Comment on
Regulatory proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act
ERO number
019-2986
Comment ID
54780
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