Committees
Boards and Committees
The Township of Zorra looks for engaged citizens to participate on several boards and committees. Our boards and committees are comprised of various Zorra Township residents, Township Staff, and/or members of Council. Membership of Boards and Committees is renewed every four years, with the change of Council. Details of these committees are outlined below. Please contact the Township Clerk for more information regarding committees at 519-485-2490.
To view agendas and minutes for any meeting, please search the Township Meetings Calendar. Should you require a copy of a Council or Committee document, or would like to request a document in an alternate format, please contact the Township Clerk. View notice about Zorra's move to iCompass for all Council and Committee documents.
Task forces are groups established to work on a defined task, activity, or a specific problem. Task forces are typically short in duration and operate much more informally than Township committees do. The idea behind task forces is that they will allow residents to participate, remain informed, offer suggestions, and provide meaningful input without the bureaucratic formalities that committees need to operate under.
The Township currently has one active task force – the Cultural Mapping Task Force (CMTF). The CMTF began meeting in December 2022 and are working towards creating a cultural map for the Township of Zorra. For more information on the CMTF and cultural mapping, please click on the links below. The task force meetings are scheduled as needed and posted on our Community Calendar. All are welcome to attend. Please email Alycia Wettlaufer or Maggie McLaughlin if you have any further questions.
For any inquiries regarding Task Forces, please contact Alycia Wettlaufer by email.
Project Background
The purpose of the Zorra Multi-Use Court Committee is to make recommendations to Council on all aspects relating to the potential Multi-Use Courts being constructed in Thamesford. Click here to view the Terms of Reference for the Zorra Multi-Use Court Committee. Meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend. Please contact the Township office for more information at 519-485-2490 ext 7255. To view previous or current committee agendas or minutes click here.
Project Update as of April 2025: FUNDRAISING COMPLETED!
The Township would like to extend a big congratulations and thank you to all past and present committee members. Since 2019, the ZMCC has worked tirelessly to raise funds for the Multi-Use Courts project. Thank you to the Chair, Andrew Goodwin, Deputy Mayor Katie Grigg, and committee members Brenda Carnahan, Julie Riley, Kate Lockhart, Libby Wilkinson and Rebecca Ruddy.
Where will the courts be built?
The courts will be constructed on parkland that has been donated to the Township by Kingwood Development, for the construction of these courts. The parkland will be off Brock Street and the George Street extension. This central location offers an exciting opportunity to become part of a vibrant community and recreational hub, complete with ample parking and sports fields at the future adjacent elementary school.
When will the courts be constructed?
There is important infrastructure and grading that must be completed within the Kingwood Development before this project can begin construction. The Request for Proposal will be issued in 2026 once this work is complete.
How can we keep updated on this project?
Keep checking back here and the Zorra Multi-Use Courts Committee Facebook page to stay informed of project milestones.
We want to extend a big, heartfelt thank you to our many donors who have made this possible!
How can I learn more?
Reach out to Sofia Caldwell, Manager of Recreation and Facilities, by email at scaldwell@zorra.ca or 519-425-2311.
Beachville & District Museum Board
Embro Cemetery Board
Ingersoll Rural Cemetery Board
Upper Thames River Conservation Authority
Click here to view the 2024 UTRCA Board of Directors and Committee Meeting Schedule
Fence-viewers appointed by council are responsible to examine the premises upon application and payment of fees by either adjoining landowner and shall hear evidence and may examine the owners and their witnesses on oath. The fence-viewers shall make an award respecting the dispute. The fence-viewers shall: describe the location of the fence; who shall construct the fence; the type of construction including the materials to be used; the date of completion; who shall be responsible for maintaining the fence; and shall state the percentage each owner is responsible for.
Each Poundkeeper shall provide premises for the enclosure and safe keeping of any animal or animals impounded, and shall ensure that the premises are clean and in good repair. The Poundkeeper may establish from time to time temporary premises for the confinement of livestock apprehended within or outside the municipal boundary. Each Poundkeeper shall detain impounded animals until the owner has paid the costs and charges of such impounding, care and keeping and appraised damages and if not paid shall be authorized to sell the animal(s) as set out in the appointment by-law and applicable legislation.
The Zorra Heritage Committee has a mandate “To identify, document and promote the heritage of Zorra”. It is a committee of the Beachville District Historical Society whose mandate encompasses all of Zorra Township and all of South-West Oxford Township. At the inaugural meeting in 2019, Heather Forbes was elected as Chair of the Committee and Sam Coghlan was elected as Secretary. Please consider joining the Committee (which will require taking out a membership in the Beachville District Historical Society ($5.00 fee). For more information, please contact Sam at 519-475-4097.