Gravenhurst Appeals Committee

Gravenhurst Appeals Committee 

The purpose of the Committee is to hear appeals to Orders under the Property Standards and Dangerous Dogs by-laws, and to hear requests for fence viewing, as required under the Line Fence By-law.

The Committee's Terms of Reference can be found here.

Notice of Hearing/Appeal:

Where an appellant is properly notified of a hearing or appeal (via registered mail) and does not attend at the time and place appointed, the Committee shall determine that the appellant has "deemed not to dispute" the Order. The Committee shall confirm the Order(s) as written, with the appellant being notified of the Committee's decision after the appeal hearing.

These meetings are open to the public. However, deliberations are done in closed session.

Membership

The Committee consists of up to five (5) public citizens appointed by Council who understand and apply the provisions of the Town's by-laws and policies, and are considered impartial with respect to their ability to fulfill their responsibilities.

Current members are:

TBD