Ontario Clean Water Agency

Ministry

Environment, Conservation and Parks

URL

www.ocwa.com

Address

2085 Hurontario Street, Suite 500
Mississauga
L5A4G1

Phone

905-491-4000 / 1-800-667-6292

Background

Capital Investment Plan Act, 1993, S.O. 1993, c. 23, ss. 2(1) para. 3 (opens a new window)

Function

The Ontario Clean Water Agency operates, maintains and manages water and wastewater facilities and their associated distribution systems throughout the province. The Agency also provides a range of engineering, advisory, technical and training services. Its clients include Ontario municipalities, industry and First Nation Communities. OCWA provides services in a manner that encourages resource conservation and efficiency. OCWA functions as a commercial business by competing for contracts in the open marketplace.

Membership

The Agency has a board of directors composed of a Chair and at least four and not more than twelve other members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council, who also appoints one or more Vice-Chairs from among the members. If the Chair is absent or unable to act or if the office of Chair is vacant, a Vice-Chair acts as has all the powers of the Chair. If the Chair and Vice-Chair(s) are absent from a board meeting, the members present at the meeting appoint an acting Chair from among themselves to act as and to have all the powers of the Chair during the meeting. The CEO is not a member of the board.

Term

Members serve not more than three years and are eligible for reappointment.

Meetings

The board meets quarterly but may hold special sessions as needed throughout the year.

Remuneration

Appointees are remunerated according to Schedule A, Level 2 of the Agencies and Appointments Directive.

Appointments & Vacancies