The mandate of the Heritage Advisory Committee shall be as follows:

·   That the conservation of heritage in the community be carried out cohesively with economic development and tourism opportunities;

·   Act as a resource to residents interested in conserving structures of historic and/or architectural interest;

·   Assist local residents who have opted to designate their properties to access funding for heritage conservation and renovation;

·   Act as a resource to Staff by reviewing development applications and providing comments as to the applicant’s compliance with the Urban Design Guidelines;

·   Put forward periodic recommendations to Council to update the Urban Design Guidelines;

·   Develop and recommend criteria for the evaluation of properties of architectural or historical value or interest;

·   Prepare and maintain a list of properties and areas worthy of conservation;

·   Advise Council on means of conserving heritage properties and areas;

·   Advise and assist Council on current heritage conservation programs, regulations and legislation;

·   Implement programs and activities to increase public awareness and knowledge of heritage conservation issues; and

·   Receive for information; Staff approved Heritage Permit applications.