We’re Looking for new Source Protection Committee Members: New Deadline: July 16

The South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe (SGBLS) Source Protection Region, in accordance with the provisions of Ontario Regulation 288/07, is currently seeking three economic sector members and one public sector member to serve on the SGBLS Source Protection Committee.

Originally established in 2007, the committee has successfully developed and launched the Source Protection Plan. The plan provides policies to mitigate potential threats to the source of municipal drinking water. The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks approved the Source Protection Plan on January 26th, 2015 at which stage the function of the committee transitioned primarily to evaluating the implementation of the Source Protection Plan policies and conducting periodic updates to ensure the plan is leading to the desired protection of sources of municipal drinking water.

 Summary of Committee Member Obligations and Requirements

  • Make a five-year commitment to participate;
  • Attend committee meetings (two to three meetings per year);
  • Attend training and orientation sessions as required;
  • Must reside, own property, rent property, be employed in, or operate a business within the boundaries of the SGBLS Source Protection Region;
  • Cannot be a current Source Protection Authority Board or staff member;
  • Respect confidential information and abide by the process in place to safeguard confidential information;
  • Comply with the committee’s code of conduct;
  • Act as liaison by bringing forward common concerns from knowledge and experience of respective sector to the committee;
  • Provide input and make decisions at the committee table;
  • Understand source protection science concepts and technical reports; Review reports/documents as required.

How to Apply for Appointment to the Committee

Deadline was originally June 30, 2021 but has been ** EXTENDED TO JULY 16 **

Fill out this online application form

A selection committee will review all applications and make recommendations to the lead Source Protection Authority to endorse the preferred applicants. The selection committee may require applicants to participate in an interview.

Questions or Comments?

Contact: Bill Thompson, Manager, Integrated Watershed Management

120 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 3W3

Tel: 905-895-1281 ext. 271

E-mail: b.thompson@lsrca.on.ca