Standing committees
Before the key issues that affect our community go before city council for decision, they must first go through one our standing committees.
On this page:
- About standing committees
- Community and infrastructure services
- Planning and strategic initiatives
- Finance and corporate services
About standing committees
Each standing committee includes all members of city council, who debate reports on matters that relate to the management and operation of the city's departments.
To help our standing committees in making informed decisions, citizen committees meet regularly to give advice and feedback on a variety of local issues.
Recommendations derived from standing-committee meetings are submitted for approval at the next city council meeting.
Community and infrastructure services
Considers operational issues in our community services and infrastructure services departments, including issues affecting programs and services, such as roads, recreation, parks and community centres.
Planning and strategic initiatives
Considers all planning matters that require public hearings, and major strategic initiatives including oversight of our growth management strategy.
Finance and corporate services
Considers operational issues in the financial services and corporate services departments, budget, and other services related to the Municipal Code, such as licensing matters.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.