2022 SNC Board of Directors and Standing Committee Meeting Dates
There was a passing of the torch at South Nation Conservation’s (SNC) February 2022 Board of Directors meeting.
Allan Hubley, City of Ottawa Councillor (Ward 23 - Kanata South), was appointed and attended his first Board meeting on February 17, 2022.
Mr. Hubley replaces Michael Brown, Public Representative for the City of Ottawa, who announced his employment-related departure from the Board in December 2021. Brown, a practicing real estate lawyer in Eastern Ontario, also served as a Municipal Councillor for the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley from 2003-2006. He was a dedicated SNC Board member from 2008-2015 and 2018-2021.
“I would like to thank Michael Brown for his years of contribution to SNC. He brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to his role on the board which has been invaluable. His positive contribution will be sadly missed by the organization, and I wish him well in his new endeavours,” said George Darouze, SNC Board Chair and Deputy Mayor and Councillor (Ward 20, Osgoode) for the City of Ottawa. “I am pleased to welcome my colleague Councillor Hubley to the Board, who brings with him many years of experience, both as a Councillor and community advocate to this role.”
Member municipalities within SNC’s watershed jurisdiction appoint representatives to the Board of Directors, who oversee SNC’s budget, programs, and environmental services.
The Conservation Authority’s four volunteer Standing Committees also help review programs and develop recommendations for the Board.
SNC’s environmental stewardship success depends on local, community, partnerships to build strong, sensible programs with broad-based support.
In response to COVID-19, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks directed Conservation Authorities to amend their administrative by-laws to allow for virtual meetings. For now, Board and Committee meetings continue to be held remotely with plans to return to in-person meetings soon.
Area residents interested in Committee vacancies can contact SNC info@nation.on.ca. More information at: www.nation.on.ca/about/board-directors-and-committees.
2021-22 SNC Board of Directors:
Board Executive:
- Chair: George Darouze, Councillor – Ward 20 Osgoode, City of Ottawa
- Vice Chair: Pierre Leroux, Mayor, Russell Township
- Past-Chair: Bill Smirle, Public Representative,
United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
City of Ottawa Representatives:
- Catherine Kitts, Councillor – Ward 19 Cumberland
- Allan Hubley, Councillor – Ward 23 Kanata South
- Gerrie Kautz, Public Representative
United Counties of Prescott and Russell Representatives:
- Mario Zanth, Mayor, City of Clarence-Rockland
- François St. Amour, Mayor, Nation Municipality
United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry Representatives:
- Steve Densham, Councillor, Township of North Stormont
- Archie Mellan, Councillor, Municipality of South Dundas
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Representatives:
- John Hunter, Councillor, Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
- Dana Farcasiu, Public Representative, Municipality of North Grenville
Board of Directors Meetings:
Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 9:00 am. To request a delegation or call-in number, please email info@nation.on.ca.
- January 20, 2022
- February 17, 2022
- March 17, 2022
- April 21, 2022 (Annual General Meeting)
- May 19, 2022
- June 16, 2022
- August 18, 2022
- September 15, 2022
- October 20, 2022
- November 17, 2022 (Budget Presentation)
- December 15, 2022
Forestry Committee Meetings:
Meetings will be held at 10:00 am on the dates noted below and will continue to be held remotely and livestreamed on SNC’s YouTube channel unless otherwise indicated.
- March 3, 2022
- June 7, 2022
- September 6, 2022
- November 29, 2022
Fish and Wildlife Committee Meetings:
Meetings will be held at 3:00 pm on the dates noted below and will continue to be held remotely and livestreamed on SNC’s YouTube channel unless otherwise indicated.
- March 3, 2022
- June 7, 2022
- September 6, 2022
- November 29, 2022
Communication Committee Meetings:
Meetings will be held at 9:00 am on the dates noted below and will continue to be held remotely and livestreamed on SNC’s YouTube channel unless otherwise indicated.
- March 3, 2022 at 3:00 pm
- June 8, 2022
- Tentative July Meeting: Date TBD
- September 7, 2022
- November 9, 2022
Clean Water Committee Meetings:
Meetings will be held at 9:00 am on the dates noted below and will continue to be held remotely and livestreamed on SNC’s YouTube channel unless otherwise indicated.
- March 3, 2022
- June 6, 2022
- September 12, 2022
- November 28, 2022
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