Committee of Adjustment and Land Division Committee Members Wanted
The Municipality of Highlands East is currently seeking one (1) member to represent the Municipality at the Haliburton County Land Division Committee and five (5) members to sit on the Municipality’s Committee of Adjustment.
About the Committees
Haliburton County Land Division Committee
The Land Division Committee meets monthly to consider applications for consent. Consents can include the creation of new lots, boundary adjustments, and easements or rights of way. The Committee also considers applications for validation of title and the cancellation of consents.
The Committee is comprised of four appointments with one representative from each local municipality.
Highlands East Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment meets monthly on an as-needed basis to review applications for minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act. A minor variance grants minor relief from the Municipality’s Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw on a case-by- case basis in accordance with the Municipality’s Official Plan.
The Committee is comprised of five appointments who are residents of the Municipality of Highlands East.
Term
Both Committees are appointed to a four-year term coinciding with the term of Council. Members will be appointed for the 2026-2030 term of Council.
Qualifications and Duties
Both committees require members who are knowledgeable about the local area, interested in land use planning, and able to contribute in an unbiased and constructive manner. Experience reviewing and understanding planning policy documents, bylaws, surveys, site plans and building plans is an asset.
How to Apply
Interested individuals are encouraged to submit applications clearly marked “Application - Haliburton County Land Division Committee" or "Application - Highlands East Committee of Adjustment” on or before 4:00 p.m., November 6, 2026 via mail, in person, fax or email in confidence to:
Brittany McCaw, CAO Municipality of Highlands East
P.O Box 295, 2249 Loop Road Wilberforce, ON K0L 3C0
Fax: 705-448-2532
Email: bmccaw@highlandseast.ca
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used solely for candidate selection purposes only. Questions about this collection should be directed to Brittany McCaw, CAO.