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This Sub-Committee is established by Council, and is comprised entirely of Members of Council, and reports directly to Council. Members of this Sub-Committee are appointed by Council. When Standing Committees hold a ‘meeting’ as that term is defined in the Municipal Act, 2001/the City’s Procedural By-law, it must comply with the open meeting provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City’s Procedural By-law.

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Board Information

The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee (ARASC) is a Sub-Committee established by City Council in accordance with these adopted Terms of Reference. The ARASC will provide input to Council and City staff on issues that impact agriculture and rural communities, and act as the liaison between those communities and Council, helping to preserve, maintain and advance an economically viable agriculture base in the City of Hamilton. 

For agendas under the Agriculture and Rural Advisory Committee, click here

 

Planning Committee

Carrie McIntosh, Legislative Coordinator

Email: Carrie.McIntosh@Hamilton.ca

Telephone: 905-546-2424 ext. 2729

Name Position Term Start Term End Status Appointed By
Beattie, Jeff Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Brenn, Shawn Non Voting Advisor 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative from Flamborough Chamber of Commerce
Cassar, Craig Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Cheema, Amer Citizen 13 Dec 2023 26 Oct 2026 Active Council
Clark, Brad Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Currie, Janice Citizen 13 Dec 2023 26 Oct 2026 Active Council
Freeman, Allan Citizen 13 Dec 2023 26 Oct 2026 Active Council
Gill, Nadine Non Voting Advisor 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative from Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Mantel, John Member 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative of Wentworth Brant Christian Farmers Association
McMaster, Catherine Member 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative of Hamilton-Wentworth Federation of Agriculture
McMeekin, Ted Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Mills, Nancy Member 09 Jan 2024 26 Oct 2026 Active Representative of the Hamilton-Wentworth Women’s Institute
Payne, Allan Citizen 13 Dec 2023 26 Oct 2026 Active Council
Roberts, Chad Member 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative from the Agricultural Societies (Rotating between Rockton, Binbrook and Ancaster)
Smith, Dale Member 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative of Wentworth Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Smith, Matt Non Voting Advisor 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative of Wentworth Junior Farmers Association
Smuk, Gavin Vice Chair 11 Jan 2024 26 Oct 2026 Active Hamilton Wentworth Federation of Agriculture Representative
Spoelstra, Andrew Chair 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative of Wentworth Soil and Crop Improvement Association
Switzer, Melvin Member 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative of Hamilton-Wentworth Federation of Agriculture
Tadeson, Mark Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Vander Hout, Daniel Citizen 13 Dec 2023 26 Oct 2026 Active Council
Wilson, Alex Councillor 25 Jan 2023 14 Nov 2026 Active Council
Yungblut, Charlene Non Voting Advisor 16 Nov 2022 14 Nov 2026 Active Representative from Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Meetings