Applicants sought for HCAAC

October 1, 2014

Application for Appointment
to the Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee

Are you interested in disability issues? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

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.

Please submit a written application/letter of interest by October 24, 2014 to:

Office of the County Clerk
The Corporation of the County of Huron
1 Courthouse Square
Goderich, Ontario
Email: scronin [at] huroncounty.ca | Fax: 519.524.2044

Thank you for your interest in improving Huron County’s accessibility.

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.

Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

For more information contact:

Susan Cronin,
519.524.8394 (ext 3257)
scronin@huroncounty.ca