Legislative Services

Legislative Services provides services including Commissioner of Oaths appointments and information about Council-appointed boards and committees. Find details below on these services and how to access them.

Commissioner of Oaths

A Commissioner of Oaths can administer oaths and affirmations for affidavits and statutory declarations that are permitted under Ontario legislation.

Commissioner of Oaths services are available in person by appointment only.

Book an Appointment

To book an appointment with a Commissioner of Oaths, contact the Township:

Email: info@huronkinloss.com
Phone: 519-395-3735

Appointments are available during regular business hours.

Before Your Appointment

Before booking your appointment, please ensure:

Your document can legally be commissioned by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Your document does not require a Notary Public. The Township does not provide notary services.
Do not sign your document before your appointment. It must be signed in the presence of the Commissioner.
Bring the completed (but unsigned) document.
Bring valid government-issued photo identification, such as a driver's licence.

Documents We Cannot Commission

The Township cannot commission:

Documents written in a language other than English
Documents requiring notarization
Wills
Real estate documents
Documents relating to matters outside Ontario
Documents intended for use in foreign jurisdictions

Please note that Commissioners of Oaths have the authority to refuse to commission any document if legislative requirements are not met.

Boards & Committees

Boards and committees play an important role in local government by supporting Council's decision-making and carrying out responsibilities established under provincial legislation.

Learn more about the Township's legislative boards and committees below.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is established under the Planning Act to consider certain planning applications and make decisions on matters including:

Minor variances to the Zoning By-law
Extensions, enlargements, or variations to existing legal non-conforming uses
Land division applications, including severances, lot additions, easements, mortgages, and leases over 21 years
Determining whether a proposed use conforms with the Zoning By-law where permitted uses are defined in general terms

The County of Bruce Planning Department is responsible for the preparation of the planning reports and recommendations to the Committee for these applications.

The Committee consists of the seven members of Council and generally meets, as required, in conjunction with the Planning Council Meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

Visit the Agendas and Minutes page for the Committee of Adjustment meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.

Court of Revision

The Court of Revision hears appeals of drainage assessments for proposed municipal drainage works under the Drainage Act. The assessment determines each affected property owner's share of the project costs.

Property owners wishing to appeal an assessment must submit written notice to the Clerk at least 10 days before the first sitting of the Court. The notice must explain why:

the assessment is too high or too low, or
the assessment does not properly reflect the use of the land.

Decisions of the Court of Revision may be appealed to the Ontario Drainage Tribunal.

The Court of Revision meets only when an appeal has been received.

Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

Visit the Agendas and Minutes page for the Court of Revision meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.

Property Standards Committee

The Property Standards Committee hears appeals of Property Standards Orders issued by the Township.

If you have received a Property Standards Order and wish to appeal, you must submit a written request to the Secretary of the Committee.

The Committee has the authority to:

Uphold the Order
Modify the Order
Dismiss the Order
Grant an extension to comply with the Order

The Committee consists of five members of the public and meets on an as-needed basis. Meetings are open to the public.

Meeting Schedule, Agendas and Minutes

Visit the Agendas and Minutes page for the Property Standards Committee meeting schedule, agendas and minutes.

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