Wawa Municipal Council's set to establish an Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee as it holds a pair of meetings tonight.
First up is a Corporate Planning Committee meeting, including presentations from Community Living Algoma and about the recent drinking water incident, as well as discussion about a request for municipal representation on the "Michipicoten Standing Advisory Committee", a first quarter financial review, ADSAB apportionment, and rules for "lame duck" Council, given the municipal election campaign is set to open May 2nd.
That'll be followed by a regular meeting, which includes a resolution to appoint a representative to the Michipicoten committee, as well as by-laws delegating authority amid a Lame Duck Council, adopting a policy on land acknowledgements such as for Council meetings, and establishing the Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Committee, a move meant to make up for the decision to cut ties with the Wawa Economic Development Corporation.
There's also two "in-camera" items, both legal issues: one relates to integrity commissioner advice about a committee or board member, the other an application under section 357 of Ontario's Municipal Act, which gives municipalities authority to cancel, reduce or refund taxes based on specific criteria.
The meetings will be held back-to-back, starting at 6:30 pm tonight.