The Scugog Accessibility, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee (SADIE) will assist staff with recommendations, advice, feedback, and information to the Township of Scugog on matters relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion by focusing on: 

·   Improving our understanding of diversity and commitment to inclusion 

·   Reinforcing diversity and inclusion within the organizational culture

·   Engaging staff in diversity and inclusion efforts and promoting opportunities for leadership, advancement and employee development

·   Identifying and addressing barriers to inclusion in the delivery of municipal programs and services

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), Section 29 of the AODA describes three (3) main activities in relation to accessibility:

1.     Advise the Township of Scugog Council about the requirements and implementation of accessibility standards and the preparation of accessibility reports and other matters for which the council may seek its advice;

2.     Review site plans and drawings described in section 41 of the Planning Act that the committee selects; and

3.     Perform all other functions that are specified in the regulations.

Committee Composition 

The SADIE Advisory Committee shall be comprised of nine (9) voting members, one (1) which shall be a member of Council, one (1) member from the Mississauga of Scugog Island First Nation (MSIFN), and seven (7) community members who represent a good cross-section of the community, with at least five (5) members identifying as having a disability, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Section 29(3).