Source Protection Committee

Ministry

Environment, Conservation and Parks

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Background

Clean Water Act, 2006, S.O. 2006, c. 22, ss. 7(4) (opens a new window)

O. Reg. 288/07 (opens a new window)

Function

The Clean Water Act, 2006 includes provisions for the establishment of source protection committees (SPC), which are responsible for leading source protection planning in watersheds across the province. As set out in O. Reg. 288/07, an SPC is to be made up of representatives from watershed stakeholder groups (such as municipal, agriculture, commercial landowners, industry, environmental non-government organizations) and members of the public at large. Each SPC led the preparation of three documents: (1) a terms of reference, (2) an assessment report, and (3) a source protection plan. These were prepared by the committees in accordance with the Act, its regulations, technical rules (in respect of assessment reports), and guidance material created by the Ministry, while working collaboratively with municipalities and source protection authorities.

Membership

The Minister appoints one Chair for each committee as set out in ss. 7(4) of the Clean Water Act, 2006, after considering any recommendations from the source protection authority (or from the lead source protection authority if the committee is established for a region). All other members of each committee are appointed by the lead source protection authority.

Term

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

Meetings

SPC meeting schedules are determined by the Chair of the SPC in consultation with the source protection authority and occur on an as-needed basis.

Remuneration

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

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