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Poverty Reduction Committee - Call for Citizen Appointments

Published: March 20, 2023

Intermunicipal Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee

Call for Citizen Appointments- Town of Oxford 

The Intermunicipal Poverty Reduction Advisory committee is looking for interested citizens to fill appointments for the vacant position representing the Town of Oxford:  

Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee – this intermunicipal Committee advises respective Councils in fulfilling its responsibilities and initiatives related to poverty in our communities. 

In particular, the Committee assists Councils by: 

a. Recommending initiatives related to poverty reduction;
b. Providing recommendations on ways to educate the community and engage stakeholders;
c. Reviewing studies, plans and proposals related to this area and providing comments to staff and recommendations to Council in accordance with this information;
d. Proposing changes to policy to encourage or enable Council’s goals in the poverty reduction area;
e. Provide staff with information beneficial to the strategic direction of Council as it relates to poverty reduction. 

The Committee is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and creating a diverse and inclusive organization.

Please provide a written letter of your background and interests to

Sharon Bristol Director, Community Living, PO Box 516, 98 East Victoria Street, Amherst, NS B4H 4A1 or by email to sbristol@amherst.ca 

All applications must be received by Friday March 31, 2023 at 4:30 P.M.