Type
Advisory Committee
In accordance with the City’s Procedural By-law, as amended, the Town and Gown Committee is an advisory committee authorized by City Council. The Committee reports to City Council through the Community Safety Committee.
Mandate
To develop and enhance relationships, communications, and policies between Georgian College students, the City, and the community.
Objectives
- Facilitate communication among constituent groups;
- Identify issues and concerns related to campus/community interaction;
- Review policies and initiatives of other municipalities for possible application in the City of Barrie;
- Increase accountability of both students and landlords to the neighbouring community;
- Investigate various alternatives/policies to address quality of life concerns for residents surrounding Georgian College; and
- Develop recommendations to enhance Town and Gown relationships.
Committee Members
- Councillor, C. Riepma, Chair
- 2 representative(s) of Georgian College (1 of which may be a student)
- 1 citizen representative
Meetings
Agendas are available on the City’s Legislative Portal. Please contact the Clerk's Office at CityClerks@barrie.ca with any questions regarding agendas. Effective February 2023, advisory committee meetings are no longer streamed via the City's YouTube channel.