Application for Appointment to the Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is a Statutory Committee under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005. The Committee provides advice to Council about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards and the preparation of accessibility reports and such other matters for which the council may seek its advice, reviews site plans and drawings described in section 41 of the Planning Act that the committee selects; and performs all other functions that are specified in the regulations.

The personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001. The information is used to assess an applicant’s eligibility to serve on a City of Barrie Committee, Board, or Commission. Questions about this collection of information can be directed to: City Clerk/Director of Legislative and Court Services, 70 Collier Street, PO Box 400, Barrie ON L4M 4T5, email cityclerks@barrie.ca or by telephone at 705-726-4242.

Accessible alternate formats are available upon request by contacting cityclerks@barrie.ca

Eligibility

Under the AODA, a majority of the members of the Committee shall be persons with disabilities.

Do you identify as a person with a disability as defined under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005*?
*a) any degree of physical disability, infirmity, malformation or disfigurement that is caused by bodily injury, birth defect or illness and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes diabetes mellitus, epilepsy, a brain injury, and degree of paralysis, amputation, lack of physical co-ordination, blindness or visual impairment, deafness or hearing impediment, muteness or speech impediment, or physical reliance on a guide dog or other animal or on a wheelchair or other remedial appliance or device;

b) a condition of mental impairment or a development disability;

c)  a learning disability, or a dysfunction in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using symbols or spoken language;

d) a mental disorder, or

e) an injury or disability for which benefits were claimed or received under the insurance plan established under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997; ("handicap").
Which of the following apply to you in relation to the City of Barrie? Select all that apply.

Qualifications

Include the name of the Committee, Board or Commission or group and your years of service.

Availability

The committee will meet monthly, or at the call of the chair, at 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise scheduled. The length of meetings will typically not exceed two hours. Meetings will be held in person. Options for meetings to be conducted in a hybrid format, when required.

Will you be able to attend meetings?
Do you understand that appointment to the Committee is made by Council and that submitting an application does not guarantee appointment?

Code of Conduct

City Council adopted a Code of Conduct for members of Council and its Boards and Committees. The purpose and intent of the Council Code of Conduct is to establish standards of conduct for members of Council, local boards, and committee members in the individual conduct of their official duties.
Do you acknowledge that a Code of Conduct applies and agree to abide by the terms contained within the Code of Conduct?
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The City of Barrie welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.  We are committed to providing a barrier-free and accessible experience for applicants. If contacted for a committee appointment, please advise if you require accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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