Are you interested in access for all under the Accessibility for Ontario Disability Act?
The County of Huron invites applications for the position of member of the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee (HCAAC). The position is voluntary, but receives a small honorarium and expenses.
The HCAAC provides vision and advice to the Council of the County of Huron and member Municipalities to create a welcoming, inclusive and accessible community.
The role of the HCAAC is to (1) advise Council on accessibility issues regarding buildings, structures, municipal premises and services and (2) work with community groups regarding accessibility issues.
Members come from different backgrounds, but the majority of members on the HCAAC must be people with disabilities. The HCAAC is made up of 9 voting members including: 5 persons with disabilities as defined in the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 32; 1 person from professional disciplines; 1 elected official and the Warden as ex-officio; and 1 citizen representative.
Hybrid meetings are an option.
Thank you for your interest in improving Huron County’s accessibility!
Please submit a written application/letter of interest by December 1, 2023 to:
Office of the County Clerk
Corporation of the County of Huron
1 Courthouse Square
Goderich, ON N7A 1M2
email: scronin@huroncounty.ca
fax: (519) 524-2044
The County of Huron is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We appreciate all applications received. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of selection under the Municipal Act and may be subject to provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.