Protective Services Committee

Purpose

The Protective Services Committee is a standing committee of City Council and is composed of the Mayor (ex officio), the Fire Chief, and selected Councillors, together with non-elected representatives from each of the City's four Wards. The Committee holds public meetings quarterly and, as required, at other times at the call of the Chair to exercise oversight on behalf of Council in the area of Protective Services, such as fire prevention and suppression, first response medical care, and miscellaneous emergency situations other than those requiring police.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Protective Services Committee are briefly outlined below.

• Exercise oversight on behalf of Council in the area of Protective Services, such as fire prevention and suppression, first response medical care, and miscellaneous emergency situations other than those requiring police
• Review reports concerning personnel, equipment, training, and operations of the Fire Department
• Consider staffing levels and the annual budget of the Fire Department, major equipment acquisitions, and matters involving liaison with provincial and other municipal authorities, and provide recommendations to Council as appropriate

Committee Members

Committee Meetings

Committee meetings are held quarterly throughout the year on the second Tuesday of the month.  

View the Committees calendar for details on upcoming committee meetings. You can search committee meetings by date and committee type. 

Review agendas and minutes of previous committee meetings.

We Welcome Your Input!

The Protective Services Committee welcomes your input on the subject of protective services in Quinte West. Here are some ways for you to participate:

• Attend our Committee meeting. We always allot time on the meeting agenda for public input.
• If you are unable to attend a Committee meeting, please Contact Us to provide your input.