Committees

The Communities in Bloom and Environmental Committee is a committee of Council. The mandate of the Communities in Bloom and Environmental Committee is to:

• To provide guidance and make recommendations to Council on matters related to the Environment.
• Promote environmental awareness.
• Foster civic pride and environmental responsibility through community participation.
• Enhancement green spaces in its communities.
• Discuss new or changing environmental legislation or regulations.
• Research new and relevant environmental issues.

The Committee meets quarterly in-person at the Stanley Complex, 38594 Mill Road, Varna. Agendas are posted to our Council Portal ahead of the meeting. 

For inquiries related to the Communities in Bloom and Environmental Committee, please contact the Administrative Assistant for Public Works and Facilities.

The Heritage Advisory Committee is a Committee of Council with statutory duties set out by the Ontario Heritage Act. Its volunteer members and Member of Council serve the whole community when they provide advice to Council on changes to designated heritage properties and properties within the Bayfield Heritage Conservation District.

The Bluewater Heritage Advisory Committee meets every other month on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please visit the Municipal Calendar for agendas and minutes.

Applications are being accepted for one vacancy on the Heritage Advisory Committee. The Heritage Advisory Committee is a committee of Council with statutory duties set out by the Ontario Heritage Act.

Length of Term: Four Years
Meetings: Every other month, second Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Application Period Opens: Friday, September 12, 2025
Closing Date: October 17, 2025

Learning Opportunities

Whether you are a first-time volunteer or have years of experience, you will learn more about local government, engage with local government to provide advice and give back to your community.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please complete and submit a confidential application online by 11:59 pm on 17 October 2025.

What to Expect After You Apply

Once your application is received, you will be invited to speak with a three-member nominations committee. The subcommittee will recommend one candidate for appointment to the Heritage Advisory Committee.

Anticipated Appointment Date

The Heritage Advisory Committee will consider appointment of eligible candidates at a regularly scheduled meeting and submit a recommendation for appointment to Council. Successful candidates will be contacted prior to passing of the appointment by-law. The length of term for members of the Heritage Advisory Committee is four years from the date of passing of the appointment by-law.