The County of Haliburton benefits from the involvement of local residents who help County Council make decisions about the programs and services provided to our citizens. It is County Council’s desire for appointments to the various boards and committees to be reflective of the demographic and geographical makeup of the County of Haliburton. Currently the Committee is comprised of one elected County Council representative from each of the member municipalities. Qualified applicants to the Joint Accessibility Committee will be:
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At least 18 years old
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A Canadian Citizen
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A resident of Haliburton County
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A public person living with a disability
The Joint Accessibility Committee has a mandate to:
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Be responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the Annual Joint Accessibility Plan.
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Monitor the ongoing implementation of the Plan.
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Recommend priorities and associated budgets for the removal of Barriers at the County level annually.
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Monitor Accessibility legislation and communicate it to municipal partners.
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Coordinate work plans and barrier removal strategies of municipalities for submission to the Accessibility Directorate annually.
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Work with stakeholder organizations to provide support where appropriate within the mandate of the Committee.
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Contribute to community awareness initiatives around persons living with disabilities where practical
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Coordinate and develop training programs to address compliances requirements related to various standards or regulations established through AODA including Customer Service, Information and Communications, Employment, Built Environment and Transportation.
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Recommend the approval of various policies required to support the legislated standards
The Committee currently meets quarterly on the second Wednesday of each month. Please note that all committee terms of reference, structure and membership are subject to review by the incoming County Council.
Please complete the application form (https://forms.gle/SSD8zfY8SbRJkqLj9) and submit your resume to:
Sarah Hume, Human Resources Manager
shume@haliburtoncounty.ca
Resumes and applications must be received no later than August 7, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.