Village of Haines Junction - Solid Waste Management Advisory Group

Terms of Reference 

Mandate: 

To advise Council on five key waste management priorities, resulting from community input gathered during public engagement sessions in late 2024. The group will provide recommendations and deliverables for each topic and support Council in shaping landfill policy and operations.

Scope of Work: 

The group will focus on:

1. Free Store operations and facility needs
2. Composting systems and implementation
3. Public education and outreach programs
4. Salvage and reuse systems for construction materials and metals
5. Broader waste management issues, including regional topics

Work will be documented in a set of recommendation reports, submitted periodically or at the end of the group’s term. The group will be responsible for scheduling meetings and recording minutes.

Membership:

• Minimum of five (5) members
• Open to residents of Haines Junction and surrounding region
• Returning members from the previous committee may continue if interested
• New members will be recruited via public notice and appointed by Council resolution
• A Councillor and/or staff representative may participate as non-voting resource persons

Members:  Mike Crawshay, Cathy MacKinnon, Darlene Sillery, Erin Jamieson, Salome Alby, Deb Busche, Jerry Tracey, David Fairbank

Term:

• One year (July 2025 – June 2026)
• Up to twelve (12) meetings to be scheduled monthly
• Additional meetings may be scheduled with approval from the Chair and CAO

Honorarium:

• $100 per meeting for members not serving in an official government or staff capacity

Administrative Support:

• Staff will assist with preparing reports to Council

Reporting:

• Final recommendations to be submitted by August 2026
• Interim reports may be submitted at Council’s request or group’s discretion

Authorities:    

Download:

• Terms of Reference - Free Store and Landfill Community Concerns Advisory Group (term now expired)