Village of New Maryland

The Water and Wastewater Committee is responsible to provide guidance and advice to Council and the Public Works staff regarding the operations, maintenance and administration of the municipal utilities, including both water and wastewater systems.

Their responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Maintenance and improvements to the existing utilities

Recommendation for expansion or upgrades to existing facilities

Identification of the requirement for new facilities and/or equipment

Management of the Utilities Operating Budget

Recommendations for the Utilities Capital Budget

Formulating and/or amending the necessary by-laws relating to utilities

Recommendations to Council for the utility rates and charges

Membership
Two (2) members of Council. Four (4) residents of the community. Village Staff, consisting of the Public Works Supervisor, Public Works Utilities Operator, Chief Administrative Officer, and a Recording Secretary. Staff members serving on the committee have a voice but do not have a vote.

All members are approved by the Mayor of the Village of New Maryland.

Meeting Schedule
The Water and Wastewater Committee holds its regular monthly meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings commence at 7:00pm and are held in the Council Chamber at the Village Office, 584 New Maryland Highway.

Committee Chairs
Water & Wastewater Committee Chair - Councillor Tim Scammell
Co-Chair - Councillor Paul LeBlanc