Boards and Committees

The Kawartha Lakes Accessibility Advisory Committee (KLAAC) is a provincially mandated committee of Council. Each member appointed by Council to provide advice on accessibility for people with disabilities and the accessibility standards enacted under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. People with disabilities must make up at least half of the Committee.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

The Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force is a resource to the Project Team and a review body that provides advice and recommendations to Council and Staff on active transportation needs and infrastructure within the municipality. The Task Force will also review and provide comment on project deliverables throughout the duration of the ATMP development. The Task Force acknowledges that the ATMP will establish a strategy for safe, equitable and comfortable alternative methods of transportation for residents, tourists and visitors of the municipality.

View the terms of reference for the Active Transportation Master Plan Task Force.

The Kawartha Lakes Airport Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee appointed by City Council to provide advice and recommendations to the Airport Manager and Council on the operation and strategic development of the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Airport Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Airport Advisory Committee.

The Agriculture Development Advisory Committee (ADAC) is a volunteer committee appointed by City Council. ADAC will provide advice and assistance to Council and Economic Development to optimize economic opportunities available to and within the City by working towards the implementation of activities focused on the continued growth and prosperity of the rural areas and agricultural sector of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Agricultural Development Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Agricultural Development Advisory Committee.

The Bobcaygeon Legacy CHEST Fund Grant Committee's mission is to make recommendations concerning financial assistance through the Bobcaygeon Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund to non-profit, community based organizations and individuals that provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Bobcaygeon residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, heritage, education and the environment.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Bobcaygeon Legacy CHEST Fund Grant Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Bobcaygeon Legacy CHEST Fund Grant Committee.

Download the Legacy CHEST Fund Application Form

The Budget Committee was established through Strong Mayor Powers in 2024 to assist in the Budget process. It initially was comprised of three members of Council, appointed by the Mayor by Mayoral Decision. In 2025, the Budget Committee expanded to four members of Council.

More information regarding Strong Mayor Powers, including the establishment of the Budget Committee, is on the Strong Mayor Power, Duties, and Decisions page.

The Committee of Adjustment is a Planning Committee that approves or denies Minor Variance applications to the Zoning By-laws. The committee does this by applying four tests to determine if the variance is minor and should be approved. The committee also makes decisions on land severances.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Committee of Adjustment meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Committee of Adjustment.

The Drainage Board reviews all petitions for Municipal Drainage filed with the City Clerk and makes recommendations to Council as to whether the petition should proceed or not and, if it is recommended to proceed, further recommend the engineer or engineering firm to be appointed from the pre-approved list of qualified engineers. The Board holds the Drainage Consideration Meeting and the Court of Revision. The term of this Board is the same as the term of Council.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Drainage Board meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Drainage Board.

The Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee's (CKLEAC) mission is to advise Council and educate the public on issues that impact the environment of the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Environmental Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee.

The Fenelon Falls Museum Board's mission is to manage the Fenelon Falls Museum facility with volunteers in the most cost-effective way while maximizing community use of the facility and its surrounding lands.

View the terms of reference for the Fenelon Falls Museum Board.

The Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee is a volunteer committee established to provide advice and recommendations to Council on financial assistance for capital projects that lead to the physical improvement, enhancement, beautification, sustainable tourism and for the benefit of the Village of Fenelon Falls residents.

View the terms of reference for the Fenelon Falls Powerlinks Committee.

The Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee (PRC) serves as a point for discussion of information regarding the operation of the Fenelon landfill site, including environmental monitoring, maintenance, complaint resolution and new approvals or amendments to existing certificates of approval related to the operation of the landfill site. 

View the terms of reference for the Fenelon Landfill Public Review Committee.

The Growth Management Strategy (GMS) Task Force concluded its mandate in 2025 and is no longer active.

The Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee (previously called Heritage Victoria) is a volunteer committee appointed by Council to assist and advise Council on community heritage matters. They evaluate and recommend candidate sites of cultural heritage value or interest according to the criteria identified in Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (conservation of properties of cultural heritage value or interest) and on the identification of potential Heritage Conservation Districts under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee serves the citizens of Kawartha Lakes by helping to ensure that plans for change and progress are developed in a way that recognizes the historical continuity of their community.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Municipal Heritage Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Kawartha Lakes Municipal Heritage Committee.

The Kawartha Lakes Public Library Board functions as a Local Board of the City and is appointed by City Council to operate, under the Public Libraries Act, a Public Library system for the municipality.

The Lindsay Downtown BIA functions as a Local Board of the City of Kawartha Lakes and represents nearly 150 businesses in the downtown region of Lindsay. The Board of Directors consists of a group of Business and Property Owners, City Councillors, City of Kawartha Lakes Staff Liaisons, who all have the common goal of making Lindsay Downtown a thriving and vibrant place to live, work, and play. For more information, visit the Downtown Lindsay website. 

The Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Grant Committee makes recommendations concerning financial assistance through the Lindsay Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund to non-profit, community based organizations and single organizations that provide programs, projects, services, or activities that enhance the quality of life for Lindsay residents in the areas of health, arts, culture, heritage, education and the environment.

View the terms of reference for the Lindsay Legacy CHEST Fund Grant Committee.

Download the Legacy CHEST Fund Application Form

The Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee (PRC) serves as a point for discussion of information regarding the operation of the Lindsay Ops landfill site, including environmental monitoring, maintenance, complaint resolution and new approvals or amendments to existing Certificates of Approval related to the operation of the landfill site.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Lindsay Ops Landfill Public Review Committee.

The Municipal Law Enforcement By-law Appeals Committee is established by Council to conduct hearings and render decisions for appeals or exemption requests based on the following City of Kawartha Lakes By-laws:

• Property Standards By-law
• Regulate Animals (Order to Restrain) By-law
• Fortifications By-law

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Municipal Law Enforcement By-law Appeals Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Municipal Law Enforcement By-law Appeals Committee.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Compliance Municipal Election Audit Committee has full delegation of the authority under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to address applications requesting an audit of a candidate's election campaign finances. This authority includes, but is not limited to the review of applications and to grant or reject audit requests, appoint an auditor, review the audit report, and decide whether legal proceedings shall be commenced.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee.

The OPP Detachment Board replaced the Community Policing Advisory Committee in 2024. In accordance with the Police Services Act of Ontario, the Board advises the Detachment Commander of the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police in relation to the establishment of goals, objectives and priorities in the delivery of police services to those designated areas of Kawartha Lakes (all areas of Kawartha Lakes except the former Township of Ops and Town of Lindsay).

View the By-Law (download) establishing the OPP Detachment Board and its mandate.

The Parks Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee appointed by City Council to provide input and recommendations to Council on park developments and trail system development as well as development of park policy and promoting and maintaining communication with the public on park property needs and projects.

View the terms of reference for the Parks Advisory Committee.

The Planning Advisory Committee is established by Council under Section 8(1) of the Planning Act, with the delegated authority to hear matters such as Zoning By-law Amendments, Official Plan Amendments, on behalf of Council.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Planning Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Planning Advisory Committee.

The Kawartha Lakes Police Services Boards fulfills a major civilian oversight role as per the Police Services Act. With special permission under the Act, the City of Kawartha Lakes has a five member board, whose responsibilities include the appointment of Police Officers, the establishment of objectives and priorities for the police service, the establishment of policies for effective management of the police service, and the hiring and evaluation of the police chief and deputy chiefs.

For more information, visit the Kawartha Lakes Police Service website.

The Roads Task Force was established through Strong Mayor Powers in 2024 to look at the process of addressing additional roadwork not included in the yearly budget. It is comprised of four members of Council, appointed by the Mayor by Mayoral Decision.

More information regarding Strong Mayor Powers, including the establishment of the Roads Task Force, is on the Strong Mayor Powers, Duties, and Decisions page.

The Victoria Manor Committee of Management is responsible for governance oversight of Victoria Manor's operations in accordance with the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and regulations there under.

View the terms of reference for the Victoria Manor Committee of Management.

 The Waste Management Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee appointed by City Council to ensure the development and implementation of the ongoing Integrated Waste Management Strategy and to provide recommendations to Council specific to the Strategy.

Use our calendar for minutes, agendas, and keeping track of upcoming Waste Management Advisory Committee meetings.

View the terms of reference for the Waste Management Advisory Committee.

The Wilson Estate Advisory Committee is a composed of 3 Council representatives appointed by Council to ensure the beneficiaries of the Estate's endowments, namely the residents of Lindsay, have a voice in the priorities of projects being funded by Wilson Estate.

View the terms of reference for the Wilson Estate Advisory Committee.