The City of Burlington has five standing committees of Council, including:
- Audit Committee
- Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee
- Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee
- Council Workshop Committee
- Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee
Standing committees provide a forum for public input, and they make recommendations to Council on issues within their areas of responsibility. All seven members of Council are members of standing committees, except the Audit Committee, which is made up of Council members and community members.
Our Procedure Bylaw (031-2021) provides the rules of order for Council and its committees.
Meetings
Check our Meeting Calendar for upcoming meeting dates and view live streams of meetings as they happen with our Council and Committee Live Stream. The live stream will activate a few minutes before the start of meetings. You do not need to refresh the page for the live stream to begin.
Participation at meetings
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Standing committee and Council meetings are held using a hybrid format, providing you with the option of speaking in-person at City Hall, 426 Brant St., or virtually via Zoom.
Review our our Electronic Meetings and Remote Participation Guide to learn more about remote participation at meetings.
Committee members and the public must follow our , which outlines rules and procedures before the meeting, member conduct, how a business item is completed, public participation and more.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee studies and reports to Council on:
- Matters relating to financial reporting, accounting policies and practices, risk management, and internal control processes and systems
- Annual financial statements
- All external and internal audit matters, including selection of the external auditor, the annual audit of the City's financial statements and matters recommended by the external auditor and internal auditor
Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee
The Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee reports to Council on:
- Matters under the jurisdiction of the Community Planning, Building and Bylaw, Transit and Transportation Services departments
- Public hearings pursuant to the Planning Act
- Matters arising from various boards and advisory committees
Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee
The Corporate Services, Strategy, Risk and Accountability Committee reports to Council on:
- All public meetings under the Development Charges Act
- Burlington Strategic Plan and Vision to Focus work plan
- Matters under the jurisdiction of the City Manager's Office, Office of the City Clerk, Corporate Communications and Engagement, Corporate Strategy, Customer Experience, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology Services and Legal Services departments
- Matters arising from the Burlington Hydro Electric Inc. Board and Burlington Inclusivity Advisory Committee
- Operating and capital budgets
Council Workshop Committee
The Council Workshop Committee meets when required for training, discussion and workshops with other levels of government and outside agencies for complex matters or strategic planning.
Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee
The Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services Committee reports to Council on:
- Matters under the jurisdiction of the Engineering Services, Recreation Community and Culture, Roads, Parks and Forestry and Fire departments
- Matters arising from various boards and committees