Council and Committees

Agricultural Advisory Group 

The Agricultural Advisory committee provides advice and information to County Council on agricultural related matters, to support and facilitate public input to County Council on programs and ideas and to assist in enhancing the quality of life in the community within the principles of the Council's long term strategic plan. 

April 25, 2023 meeting:

• Agenda

January 24, 2023 meeting:

• Agenda
• Minutes

Previous years

Community Safety and Well-Being Collaborative Committee

The Community Safety and Wellbeing Collaborative Committee provides strategic direction and stewardship in the implementation of the Community and Safety and Wellbeing Plan across Northumberland County. The Collaborative Committee drives inter-agency collaboration and coordination to enhance in the community to support residents to healthy, safe and successful, in Northumberland County. 

May 11, 2023 meeting:

• Agenda 
• Minutes 

Previous years

Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Northumberland Accessibility Advisory Committee (NAAC) is a citizen-based committee that provides advice, recommendations and support to County Council and all County departments regarding the development, implementation, maintenance of the County's Accessibility Plan in accordance with the AODA. The NAAC advise on the identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to people with disabilities when accessing County goods, services and facilities. 

June 12, 2025 meeting:

• Agenda

May 8, 2025 meeting:

• Agenda
• Minutes

April 10, 2025 meeting:

• Agenda
• Minutes

March 13, 2025 meeting:

• Agenda
• Minutes

February 13, 2025 meeting:

• Agenda
• Minutes

January 9, 2025 meeting:

• Agenda
• Minutes

Previous years

Vegetation Management Advisory Committee 

May 26, 2022 meeting: 

• Agenda
• Minutes

Previous years

Community Health Committee

The Community Health Committee meets each month to discuss and provide recommendations to County Council related to: 

• Paramedics 
• Community Paramedicine 
• Long-term Care Home 
• Community Health 

Chair

Deputy Warden Hankivsky

Members

• Warden Ostrander
• Councillor Cleveland 

Terms of Reference 

View the Community Health Committee's Terms of Reference.

Corporate Support Committee

The Corporate Support Committee meets each month to discuss and provide recommendations to County Council related to: 

• Archives & Museum 
• Chief Administrative Officer 
• Clerk / Legislative Services 
• Communications and Grant Writing 
• Health, Safety & Emergency Planning 
• Human Resources 
• Information technology & Records management 
• Legal (general / corporate matters) 
• Natural Heritage / County Forest 

Chair

Councillor Crate

Members

• Warden Ostrander
• Councillor Jibb

Terms of Reference 

View the Corporate Support Committee's Terms of Reference.

Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee

The Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee meets each month to discuss and provide recommendations to County Council related to: 

• Agriculture Services 
• Business Entrepreneurship 
• Economic Development 
• Immigration and Settlement Services 
• Investment Development 
• Land Use Planning 
• Plumbing & Septic Inspections 
• Tourism 

Chair

Councillor Martin 

Members

• Warden Ostrander
• Councillor Crate

Terms of Reference 

View the Economic Development, Tourism and Planning Committee's Terms of Reference.

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee meets each month to discuss and provide recommendations to County Council related to: 

• Asset Management 
• Financial Audits 
• Financial Planning and Reporting 
• Investments 
• Procurement 
• Provincial Offences 
• Risk Management & Insurance 
• Statutory Compliance 

Chair

Councillor Cleveland

Members

• Warden Ostrander
• Councillor Martin 

Terms of Reference 

View the Finance & Audit Committee's Terms of Reference.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meets each month to discuss and provide recommendations to County Council related to: 

• County Infrastructure 
• Facilities Management 
• Fleet Management 
• Geographic Information System 
• Major Capital Projects 
• Major Roads/Transportation Operations 
• Waste Management 

Chair

Councillor Jibb

Members

• Warden Ostrander

• Councillor Logel

Terms of Reference 

View the Public Works Committee's Terms of Reference.

Social Services Committee

The Social Services Committee meets each month to discuss and provide recommendations to County Council related to: 

• Community Services and Support 
• Food Security 
• Financial and Employment Support 
• Family and Children Supports 
• Homelessness Support 
• Social and Affordable Housing 

Chair

Councillor Logel

Members

• Warden Ostrander
• Deputy Warden Hankivsky

Terms of Reference 

View the Social Services Committee's Terms of Reference.

Transparency disclosures

2025-01-30 Special County Council Meeting

Councillor Lucas Cleveland declared a non-disqualifying interest re:

‘Closed Session – Special Council Meeting’

"I declare a non-disqualifying interest in the agenda item noted above in accordance with Rule No. 1 of the Code of Conduct, Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest."

"The nature of my interest, and the reason why the interest does not prevent me from making an impartial decision, are as follows:

My business buys products from some of the contractors of the OAFVC. Out of an abundance of caution I will remove myself from the discussion and debate!”

2023-08-01 Corporate Support Committee 

Councillor Robert (Bob) Crate declared a non-disqualifying interest re: 

'Item number 5.a, Delegation, Community Foundation of Campbellford/Seymour and Northumberland' 

"I declare a non-disqualifying interest in the agenda item noted above in accordance with Rule No. 1 of the Code of Conduct, Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest." 

"The nature of my interest, and the reason why the interest does not prevent me from making an impartial decision, are as follows: I sit on the CSNCF as the Trent Hills representative and would be exempt from the conflict of interest under 5.4(h) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act as advised by the County's Integrity Commissioner."

Declarations of interest

2025-01-30 Special County Council Meeting

Deputy Warden Olena Hankivsky declared an interest re:

‘Closed Session – Special Council Meeting’

“I declare a disqualifying interest in the agenda item noted above in accordance with Rule No. 1 of the Code of Conduct, Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest.

“The nature of my interest is as follows: My partner, as owner of Northumberland Goods & Services often features products in gift baskets of Ontario Agri-Food Venture Centre.”

2024-12-18 County Council Meeting

Councillor Mandy Martin declared an interest re:

‘Item number 17.c (1) - Art Gallery of Northumberland Funding Request'

“I declare a disqualifying interest in the agenda item noted above in accordance with Rule No. 1 of the Code of Conduct, Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest.”

“The nature of my interest is as follows: I am a citizen member of the Art Gallery Northumberland Board of Directors.”

2024-11-20 County Council Meeting

Councillor Mandy Martin declared an interest re:

‘Item number 11.b(1) - Delegation, Art Gallery of Northumberland’

“I declare a disqualifying interest in the agenda item noted above in accordance with Rule No. 1 of the Code of Conduct, Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest.”

“The nature of my interest is as follows: I am on the Art Gallery of Northumberland Board of Directors.”

2024-11-05 Finance and Audit Committee 

Councillor Mandy Martin declared an interest re:

‘Item number 5.a - Delegation, Art Gallery of Northumberland’

“I declare a disqualifying interest in the agenda item noted above in accordance with Rule No. 1 of the Code of Conduct, Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest.”

“The nature of my interest is as follows: I am on the Art Gallery of Northumberland Board of Directors.”

2021-04-21 County Council meeting

Councillor John Henderson declared an interest re:

'Report 2021-58, Information Technology 'Shared Services IT Resources'

“I declare a direct or indirect pecuniary interest (including a deemed direct or indirect pecuniary interest) in the agenda item noted above in accordance with s. 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.”

“The nature of my interest is as follows: I am a member of the Cobourg Police Services Board who are responsible for any agreements or amended agreements with Northumberland County "Report 2021-58" - Shared Services IT Resources.

2021-04-06 Corporate Support Committee

Councillor John Henderson declared an interest re:

'Report 2021-58, Information Technology 'Shared Services IT Resources'

“I declare a direct or indirect pecuniary interest (including a deemed direct or indirect pecuniary interest) in the agenda item noted above in accordance with s. 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.”

“The nature of my interest is as follows: I am a member of the Cobourg Police Services Board who are responsible for any agreements or amended agreements with Northumberland County regarding Report 2021-58, Information Technology 'Shared Services IT Resources'”

2020-12-09 Special County Council Meeting

Councillor John Henderson declared an interest re:

'2021 Budget and Long-term Financial Plan'
Item 6j — Information Technology Issue Paper 'Technical Support Analyst'
(to assist with IT support at the Cobourg Police Service)

“I declare a direct or indirect pecuniary interest (including a deemed direct or indirect pecuniary interest) in the agenda item noted above in accordance with s. 5 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.”

“Nature of my interest is as follows: I am a Board member of the Cobourg Police Service and the CPS Board will be discussing and voting on this specific item (Technical Support Analyst. The Cobourg Police Service Budget will be presented to the Town of Cobourg/Cobourg Council for the 2021 Budget.”