The role of the Intergovernmental Affairs  & Accountability Committee is:

  • to oversee the ongoing relationship development between the Town of Stratford and all other levels of government including but not limited to federal, provincial, first nations, municipal, and regional governments including associations such as Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Federation of Prince Edward Island Municipalities;
  • to work with Town Council and staff to host regular meetings with an intergovernmental focus with all levels of government and assist, as requested, in developing agendas, topics, and other identified needs to assist the Town of Stratford’s mandate;
  • to oversee the legislative function of the town including conducting periodic reviews of bylaws and legislation and making recommendations for changes and enforcement, as well as to oversee the ongoing implementation of the Town’s engagement strategy to ensure residents and stakeholders are informed and engaged in decision making;
  • oversee the ongoing development and implementation of a strategic performance management system with a particular focus on the measurement and public reporting of results, and annual review of KPI’s; and
  • to provide advice to council on matters of accountability, transparency and engagement.

Committee Members

  • Chair -Councillor Jill Chandler
  • Vice-Chair - Mayor Steve Ogden
  • Colleen Brown
  • Jeffrey Collins
  • Brett van Heyningen
  • John Walker
  • Farzana Yeasmin