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Policy P-85
Effective Date:
January 28, 2021
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MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
POLICY P-85
WATER QUALITY MONITORING COMMITTEE (MILL COVE)
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Purpose
1. The purpose of the Water Quality Monitoring Committee, hereinafter referred to as the
Committee, shall be to monitor the quality of water in Fox Point Lake as new development is
undertaken affecting local watercourses that flow into the Lake, and to provide information
and technical advice to the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee (MPAC) of the
Municipality of the District of Chester concerning appropriate water quality management.
Duties
The duties of the Committee shall be:
2. To identify of boundary of the area for monitoring, including lakes, streams, wetlands and
other water bodies associated with Fox Point Lake, that shall be monitored;
3. To identify and assess risks to water quality associated with development in the affected
area, including, but not limited to.
• construction activity, including construction equipment and
• storage/disposal of construction materials;
• watercourse and wetland alteration;
• silviculture operations;
• vegetation removal;
• soil erosion and siltation;
• land level alteration;
• pesticide use;
• recreation activity, including use of all -terrain vehicles
and make recommendations to the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee on such
activities.
compile information about water quality monitoring and protection programs for the
MPAC, Council and local residents;
Notice of Intention to Adopt -Nominating Committee -December 9, 2020 (2020-540)
First Notice -Council -January 14, 2021 (2021-007)
Second Notice - Council - January 28, 2021 (2021-056)
Effective Date - January 28, 2021 Page 2
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5. To determine an appropriate protocol for water quality monitoring, including periodic
monitoring and an annual review;
6. To participate in locally available workshops on the subject of water quality monitoring)
7. To train volunteers in the practice of water quality monitoring;
8. From time to time, to request that individuals or groups make representations to the
Committee on matters affecting the area.
Structure
9. The Monitoring Committee is a subcommittee of the Municipal Planning Advisory
Committee, and shall be composed of the following:
• One representative of the Aspotogan Heritage Trust board of directors;
• One representative of Chester Municipal Council (District 2);
• One representative of the Municipal Planning Advisory Committee;
• One representative of the Fox Point Lake Property Owners Associations;
• One representative of Aspotogan Developments Limited;
• At least one person with professional knowledge of the techniques of water quality
monitoring in the fields of source water protection, ground water protection,
wastewater management, and storm drainage.
10. The Committee shall elect a Chair and aVice-chair annually. The term of appointment shall
be for two years, renewable.
11. The Committee shall meet as necessary, but no less than three times per year.
Administration
12. The Monitoring Committee shall be supported by staff and consulting resources when
required.
13. The Municipality of the District of Chester shall provide administrative services including
scheduling of meetings, minutes, and map production and photocopying.
Notice of Intention to Adopt -Nominating Committee -December 9, 2020 (2020-540)
First Notice -Council -January 14, 2021 (2021-007)
Second Notice - Council - January 28, 2021 (2021-056)
Effective Date - January 28, 2021 Page 3
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Annotation
for Official Policy Book
Nominating Committee -December
9, 2020
Notice of Intention to Amend
(2020-S40)
Amend Section 10 from "The
term of
appointment shall be for one
year, renewable"
Amendment
to "The term of appointment
shall be for two
years) V) renewable."
Council - January 14, 2021
Date of First Notice
at Council
(2021-007)
Council - January 28, 2021
Date of Second Notice
at Council
(2021-056)
Effective Date
January 28, 2021
I certify that this Policy
was amended
by Council as indicated above.
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February 8, 2021
Pamela M. Myra, unicipal Clerk
Date
Od
Notice of Intention to Adopt -Nominating Committee -December 9, 2020 (2020-540)
First Notice -Council -January 14, 2021 (2021-007)
Second Notice - Council - January 28, 2021 (2021-056)
Effective Date - January 28, 2021 Page 4
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Date
2014
ADOPTION/AMENDMENT INFORMATION
Reason for Adoption/Amendment
To formally establish the Terms of Reference for the Water Quality Monitoring
Committee (Mill Cove].
2021 Amend Section 10 from "The term of appointment shall be for one year,
renewable" to "The term of appointment shall be for two years, renewable."
Notice of Intention to Adopt -Nominating Committee -December 9, 2020 (2020-540)
First Notice -Council -January 14, 2021 (2021-007)
Second Notice - Council - January 28, 2021 (2021-056)
Effective Date - January 28, 2021
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