Appeals Committee Application
By-Law 2237 establishes an Appeals Committee of the Town of Essex with quasi-judicial functions and the jurisdiction delegated by Council to (among other things) hear and determine all applications made, proceedings instituted, and matters brought before it and for such purpose to make such orders, give such directions, issue such approvals, deny, or vary applications, and otherwise do and perform all such acts, matters, deeds, and things as may be necessary or incidental to the exercise of its powers. In accordance with By-Law 2237 the Property Standards Committee is the Town of Essex Appeals Committee.
The Town of Essex Appeals Committee is comprised of five (5) Members of the Public, including the Chair. The Chair must be a current or former member of the legal profession or have extensive knowledge of the rules and significant experience applicable to quasi-judicial bodies. The Appeals Committee shall meet monthly, as necessary, for the expedient resolution of the matters brought before it.
The Term of Office for this Committee coincides with the Term of Office for Council and shall be from December 14, 2026 to November 14, 2030.
Board member remuneration: $225.00/meeting for the Chair and $125.00/meeting for all other committee members.
View the proposed Terms of Reference and learn more about the Appeals Committee.
*All Committee Members will be required to attend one training session.
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