MARKHAM CENTRE SUB-COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Composition

The Markham Centre Sub-Committee (MCS) is a subcommittee of the Development Services Committee and shall be comprised of five (5) Members of Council. All Regional Councillors are alternates for Development Services Sub-Committees.

Development Services staff will provide policy guidance to the Sub-Committee and Clerk’s Department staff will provide secretariat support. Corporate Communications staff will provide support in the area of public input and communications

Mandate

The specific duties of the MCS shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitoring and reviewing planning policy and development issues specific to the Markham Centre area;
• Assist in developing a framework to address policy formation and development review in the Markham Centre context;
• Assist in communicating the vision through public participation and a variety of communication mechanisms;
• Recommending to Council a plan or series of plans and activities that would facilitate the vision being achieved; and,
• Provide direction to staff to respond to community input and issues.

Frequency of Meetings

The MCS shall meet on a monthly basis or at the call of the Chair.