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The Township of South-West Oxford is committed to creating a sense of well-being, belonging, and active engagement in our community.  To volunteer for any of the following Committees, please fill out the application form by clicking here.

 Environment and Energy Innovation Committee

The purpose of the Township's Environment and Energy Innovation Committee is:

  1. To provide leadership within the community in environment and energy conservation;
  2. To protect and enhance our natural environment, and to educate our residents on innovative ideas that are available to make our community more energy efficient; and
  3. To support the goals of Future Oxford and the County of Oxford to be zero waste by 2025 and 100% renewable by 2050. 

The Environment and Energy Innovation Committee meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m., at the Township Office, in the Council Chambers. All Committee meetings are open to the public. View upcoming meeting dates, agendas, and meeting minutes below. 

Engage and Inform Committee 
The purpose of the Township's Engage and Inform Committee is to create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging and actively engages in the community. Key themes of the Committee, which direct their work, include:
  1. Social Responsibility; 
  2. Communication;
  3. Active Living; and
  4. Safety and Security. 

The Engage and Inform Committee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m., at the Township Office, in the Council Chambers. Committee meetings are open to the public. View upcoming meeting dates, agendas, and meeting minutes below. 

SWOX Zero Waste Facilities Committee 

The purpose of the SWOX Zero Waste Facilities Committee is to review and provide advice and recommendations to Council, staff, hall and park committees, user groups, and residents on the Township’s transition to zero waste facilities.

As stated in the Oxford County Zero Waste Plan, and according to a 2006 Natural Resources report, “every year approximately $1 billion worth of recoverable materials are lost to landfills across Canada.” In addition to resource and energy losses, significant benefits to Oxford’s environment and economy can be found through better management of resources."

The Committee's responsibilities include:

  • To make recommendations to Council to define “zero waste” for Township facilities;
  • To conduct a baseline of outputs from Township facilities to see where the Township is currently, and report to Council following the implementation of zero waste to show progress and success of transitioning to zero waste;
  • To facilitate the Township’s transition to zero waste as defined by the Committee;
  • To develop a communications plan to residents and users of Township halls, parks, and facilities regarding the Township’s transition to zero waste;
  • To explore the options and associated costs that will be a result of the Township’s transition to zero waste;
  • To explore the various methods and options available for dealing with waste generated within Township facilities; and
  • To periodically report to Council on the status and outcomes of the Township’s transition to Zero Waste until the end of the current term of Council.
SWOX Housing Opportunities Committee 
The purpose of the SWOX Housing Opportunities Committee is to make recommendations to Township staff and Council with respect to addressing attainable housing needs and initiatives within the community, including any recommendations during Township budget deliberations with respect to housing initiatives and/or proposed capital expenditures. The Committee is tasked with seeking opportunities to work with the County of Oxford in their 100% housed commitment.

 

The Committee's responsibilities include the following:

  • Assist the Township and provide recommendations on taking a leadership role with respect to the consideration of various housing options within the Township and the County of Oxford;
  • The SWOX Housing Opportunities Committee acts as a resource, information gathering, and advisory body to Township Council on housing needs within the community;
  • Monitor and obtain information on the local housing market, identify trends and emerging housing needs in the community, and recommend action where appropriate;
  • Provide advice and make recommendations regarding affordable housing initiatives and priorities within the community;
  • Explore options for facilitating outside partnerships/involvement for new housing; and
  • The committee will not be directly involved in providing social housing within the community (this is an upper tier responsibility). However, they may consider facilitating discussion in this regard should the opportunity arise with available land or interest from developers.

2023 Committee Agendas and Minutes

Committee / Meeting DateAgendaMinutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - January 11 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - January 11 at 1:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - January 17 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - February 7 at 1:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - February 1 at 4:30 p.m. *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Engage and Inform Committee - February 8 at 2:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - February 21 at 1:00 p.m. *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - March 7 at 1:00 p.m. *CANCELLED
N/A N/A
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - March 8 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - March 1 at 1:00 p.m. *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - March 21 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - April 4 at 1:00 p.m. *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - April 5 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - April 5 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - April 18 at 1:00 p.m. *tentative* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - May 2 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - May 3 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - May 3 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - May 16 at 1:00 p.m. *tentative* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - June 6 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - June 7 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - June 7 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - June 20 at 1:00 p.m. *tentative* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - *tentative July meeting* Agenda Minutes
 Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - *tentative July meeting* Agenda Minutes
 Engage and Inform Committee - *tentative July meeting* Agenda Minutes
 Zero Waste Facilities Committee - *tentative July meeting* Agenda Minutes
 Housing Opportunities Committee - *tentative August meeting* Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - *tentative August meeting* Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - *tentative August meeting* Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - *tentative August meeting* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - September 5 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - September 6 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - September 6 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - September 19 at 1:00 p.m. *tentative* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - October 3 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - October 4 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - October 4 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - October 17 at 1:00 p.m. *tentative* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - November 7 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - November 1 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - November 1 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - November 21 at 1:00 p.m. *tentative* Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - December 5 at 1:00 p.m. Agenda

Minutes

Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda

Minutes

Engage and Inform Committee - December 6 at 4:30 p.m. Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - *tentative December meeting* Agenda Minutes

2022 Committee Agendas and Minutes

Committee / Meeting DateAgendaMinutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - January 4, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - January 5, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - January 5, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - January 18, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - February 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - February 2, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - February 2, 2022 Agenda Minutes
SWOX Broadband Implementation Steering Committee - February 11, 2022 

Agenda and

Attachment

Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - February 15, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - March 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - March 2, 2022 Agenda Meeting Notes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - March 2, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - March 15, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - April 5, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - April 6, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - April 6, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - April 19, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - May 3, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - May 4, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - May 4, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - May 17, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - June 1, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - June 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - June 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - June 21, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - July 5, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Engage and Inform Committee - July 6, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - July 6, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - July 19, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - August 2, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Engage and Inform Committee - August 9, 2022 (Mt. Elgin Community Centre) Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - August 3, 2022 *CANCELLED
N/A N/A
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - August 9, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - September 2, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - September 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - Sep 7, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - September 20, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - October 4, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Engage and Inform Committee - October 5, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - October 5, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - October 18, 2022 *CANCELLED N/A N/A
Housing Opportunities Committee - November 1, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - November 2, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - November 2, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Zero Waste Facilities Committee - November 8, 2022  Agenda Minutes
Housing Opportunities Committee - December 6, 2022  Agenda Minutes
Engage and Inform Committee - December 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes
Environment and Energy Innovation Committee - December 7, 2022 Agenda Minutes

 *Please note that minutes are not posted until they are approved by the Committee at the following meeting



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