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Posted: August 29, 2023
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Volunteer sought for General Public Representative on the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Committee

The Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region invites eligible candidates to fill one General Public vacancy on the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Committee. If you are a collaborative, solutions oriented individual, with an interest in local watersheds and drinking water matters, please submit your application by Friday, September 22, 2023.

The Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region comprises the areas of Halton Region and Hamilton Region Conservation Authorities.

The Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Committee’s role is to guide the development and update of the source protection plan and reports for the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region. The Committee is comprised of nine members and the Chair. The members act as liaisons for their sectors, and regularly attend committee and public meetings.

The term of office will begin in December 2023 and will last about 5 years, with a possibility of renewal.

The application form contains eligibility and obligation requirements.

For more information, please reference the following document:

Summary of Functions

Eligible applications can be sent by email or by mail to:

Martin Keller, MSc
Program Manager, Halton Hamilton Source Protection Region
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, ON L7P 0G3
E-mail: sourceprotection@hrca.on.ca
Phone: 905-336-1158 ext. 2260

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