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REVIEW OF THE TOWN AND GOWN COMMITTEE’S MANDATE, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES
Councillor Ainsworth provided a historical overview regarding the formation of the Town and Gown Committee and its role as an Advisory Committee of Council.
The Committee reviewed the Town and Gown Committee’s Terms of Reference for the 2014 - 2018 term and discussed the following objectives:
• To facilitate communication among constituent groups;
• To identify issues and concerns related to campus/community interaction;
• To review policies and initiatives of other municipalities for possible application in the City of Barrie;
• To increase accountability of both students and landlords to the neighbouring community;
• To investigate various alternatives/policies to address quality of life concerns for residents surrounding Georgian College; and
• To develop recommendations for General Committee consideration (through Finance and Corporate Services Committee) regarding enhancing Town and Gown relationships.
M. Kalyaniwalla, Manager of Sustainable Development of the Planning and Building Services Department suggested that the Committee refer to the Georgian College Neighbourhood Strategy dated December 2007 for additional background information.