The mandate of the Committee shall be to advise Council and support initiatives to ensure an appropriate range and mix of housing within the Township.

The duties of the Committee shall include:

a)   Advocating for a variety of housing opportunities in terms of type, tenure, density and affordability to meet the needs of present and future residents; 

b)   Identifying and recommending opportunities to increase and improve the housing mix within the Township, for both ownership and rental purposes;

c)    Increasing general public awareness concerning housing needs and opportunities through educational initiatives; 

d)   Encourage residential intensification and infill development that is sensitive to surrounding development; 

e)   Collaborating with other Township Committees and/or other external organizations in the pursuit of projects related to enhanced housing opportunities for Scugog.