Internal and External Committees of Council

As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to effective governance and community representation, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) has several Committees of Council to help inform decision-making. The CBRM also appoints Councillors to be representatives on external committees that have a direct link to Council priorities that impact CBRM residents.

If you are interested in more information about a committee or board, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 902-563-5010 or clerksoffice@cbrm.ns.ca.

The Audit Committee assists Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to finance and audit matters delegated to management by Council. In particular, the Committee assists Council by reviewing:

a. Key financial information that will be provided to the province or made public

b. External and/or internal audit activities

c. The system of internal controls, risk management and financial information technology

d. Cash and investment management activities

e. Insurance coverage and significant risks and uncertainties

f. Financial Condition Indicators

Currently, all positions on the Audit Committee are filled.

The Audit Committee meeting frequency is quarterly.

The CBRM Accessibility Advisory Committee provides advice on identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers to people with disabilities in programs, services, initiatives, facilities and policies for the purpose of improving the municipality’s livability, inclusiveness, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The committee plays a pivotal role in helping CBRM meet its obligations under Nova Scotia’s Accessibility Act.

Currently, all positions on the Accessibility Advisory Committee are filled.

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting frequency is to be determined.

The Fences Arbitration Committee meeting frequency is as needed.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will provide to Council recommendations, advice, and information on matters pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion including matters relating to anti-racism, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and other intersections of diversity within the CBRM.

Currently, there are five vacancies on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee’s strategy/ terms of reference to be yet implemented.

The Heritage Advisory Committee serves to advise Council regarding designation and alterations of heritage properties and other provisions relating to the Heritage Property Act and the CBRM Heritage Property By-law.

Currently, all positions on the Heritage Advisory Committee are filled.

The Heritage Advisory Committee meeting frequency is as needed.

The Police Commission Committee will act autonomous to the Council and will carry out the prescribed responsibilities as outlined in the CBRM Bylaws governing the operation of its Police Commission and the Nova Scotia Police Act.

Currently, all positions on the Police Commission are filled.

The Police Commission meeting frequency is quarterly unless a special meeting is called should a pressing issue arise.

The Cape Breton Partnership is the Economic Development arm of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality through the CBRM Regional Enterprise Network (CBRM REN). The Cape Breton Partnership employs the Economic Development Officers who provide services in the CBRM and support new and established businesses by connecting them to resources, programs, and information to make it easier to start or grow their business in CBRM. The Cape Breton Partnership, through the CBRM REN, also seeks to work collaboratively with partners to improve the investment climate for new investors and attract new firms and projects that can benefit the economy and communities of the CBRM.

The CBRM REN meeting frequency will be as scheduled.

The Nova Scotia Solid Waste Resource Management Regional Chairs committee provides an ongoing forum for the discussion of solid waste-resource management in Nova Scotia. Each Regional Chair will liaison, report to and represent their Regional Committee / Authority.

The Nova Scotia Solid Waste Resource Management Regional Chairs will meet as scheduled.

The Cape Breton Regional Library Board provides quality collections, cultural resources, programs and services in a welcoming environment where all can enjoy reading and learning. The Cape Breton Regional Library has a Board of Directors who govern the library in accordance with the Nova Scotia Libraries Act, which regulates regional library services in the province.

Currently, all positions on the Library Board are filled.

The Cape Breton Regional Library Board will meet as scheduled.

Pitu’paq is a group of municipal government and Mi’kmaq leaders that work on issues of environmental concern.

Pitu’paq Committee will meet as scheduled.

The PSDC supports, promotes, and develops the harbour and related infrastructure with a view of growing the economy of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.

The Port of Sydney Development Corporation will meet as scheduled.