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

Meetings

• Scheduled meetings are held on Thursdays at 4 p.m., and take place at the Administration Centre at 2596 Britannia Road West in north Burlington (just west of Guelph Line)
• Directors receive mileage and a per diem for each meeting attended

General Duties and Tasks of Directors

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