Purpose and Mandate:
Under the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, to advise on the preparation of a yearly accessibility plan, including accessibility planning for Brampton Transit; and, to advise Council on the following:
(a) the accessibility to a building, structure or premises, or part of a building, structure or premises:
- that the City of Brampton purchases, constructs or significantly renovates
- for which the City of Brampton enters into a new lease
- that a person provides as municipal capital facilities under an agreement in accordance with the Municipal Act.
(b) accessibility issues relating specifically to Brampton Transit
(c) other Brampton priorities as established by the AAC
(d) any other functions which may be specified by provincial legislation and/or regulation.fix
Composition: Minimum of 10 and up to 13 members as follows:
1. at least seven members who are persons with disabilities as defined by the Ontarians with Disabilities Act
2. one Member of Council
3. up to five other members of the community with preference being given to parents and/or caregivers of disabled persons
Current Committee Membership:
Bob Pesant, Chair
Shereen Woodworth, Vice-Chair
Regional Councillor Sandra Hames – Wards 7 and 8
Harvinder Bajwa
Glenda Coupland
Raymond Desrochers
Roger Evans
Elaine Gate
Jean Jamieson
Samantha Moore
Frank Raymond
Randall Ross
Roland Vermeesch
Term of Office:
Concurrent with the term of Council, ending November 30, 2014, or until successors are appointed
Established by: Recommendation AF120-2003, approved by Council Resolution C349-2002 (October 16, 2002)
Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at City Hall
Reports to:
Committee of Council
Supported by:
City Clerk's Office
Honorarium:
1. Voluntary
2. Reimbursement for any expenses incurred
3. Mileage is paid at the City of Brampton corporate rate when the members are required to travel on Committee business
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Contact Information
Tammi Jackson, Legislative Co-ordinator
Phone: 905-874-3829
E-mail: cityclerksoffice@brampton.ca