Conservation Halton is a corporate body established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario to manage watershed resources and related conservation projects in partnership with its member municipalities and the Province.

The municipalities located in the watershed appoint representatives who serve as directors to oversee the programs of Conservation Halton.  These appointed directors who are both elected municipal councillors and citizen appointees speak on your behalf at Conservation Halton.

 Board of Directors

Conservation Halton has a Board of Directors to guide its programs and services.

There are 18 directors who are citizen appointees or elected officials from the watershed municipalities.  The appointments are for four year terms.

In terms of numbers there are
- 4 Directors from each of Burlington and Oakville
- 3 Directors from Milton
- 2 Directors from each of Hamilton, Halton Hills and Mississauga
- 1 Director from Puslinch

Role of Directors

The role of the Board of Directors includes 4 primary functions:

• Provide direction on watershed management programs
• Support the Strategic Plan
• Advance the mission of Conservation Halton
• Ensure the fiscal stability of the organization

Committees

Beyond the full board, there are 3 primary committees including:

• Finance & Administration Committee – for Finance and Policies
• Resource Planning/Water Management Committee – for Watershed Management programs and regulations
• Conservation Areas/Community Relations Committee – for Parks and Recreational Programs;Communication, Marketing and Community Outreach 
• Some Directors also serve on the volunteer Foundation which raises community funds for conservation

 Meetings

• Scheduled meetings are held on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m., except the Resource Planning Committee which may have site inspections beginning at 3:00 p.m. (please see schedule for dates)
• Meetings generally take place at the Administration Centre on Britannia Road in north Burlington and occasionally at Conservation Halton parks
• Most Directors serve on 1 or 2 committees as well as the full Board
• Directors receive mileage and a per diem for each meeting attended

General Duties and Tasks of Directors

• Attend Board and Committee meetings
• Read reports and review recommendations
• Attend site inspections and tour park facilities
• Assist with communications actions