Committees

TLA Committees (2026-2027)

The TLA depends, in part, on member volunteers to assist the Association. One way to do this is by joining a committee. It is also a great way to meet other members who share your interests.

Most communication by committee members is completed through e-mail. On occasion, meetings are held via Zoom.

Membership on the following committees is open to TLA members, and committee Chairs can be either Board members or TLA members-at-large:

  • By-Laws, Nominations, and Elections: ensures that TLA by-laws are in accordance with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act; solicits nominations for the TLA Board of Directors; and, directs any subsequent elections in accordance with TLA policies and procedures, when required
  • Communications, Archives, Membership, and Events: oversees communication of TLA business through publications, the website, social media; manages the TLA archives collection; helps to maintain TLA memberships and promote growth; assists in planning and implementing events to bring members together and promote Association objectives
  • Finance: monitors and advises on the TLA annual budget, financial reporting, and accounting
  • Headquarters and Operations: addresses TLA building operational issues, as they arise
  • Natural Resources and Environment: monitors and advocates for the ecological integrity of Lake Temagami, Cross Lake, and surrounding areas (e.g., regarding forests, fisheries, wildlife, water bodies); supports TERAS environmental initiatives; networks with the Municipality and community stakeholders (e.g., other lake associations)
  • Planning and Municipal Affairs: reviews municipal development applications and variance requests, and advises the Board of potential TLA comments or objections; fosters working relationships with governmental officials, the Teme Augama Anishinabek and TAA, and other Lake Temagami stakeholders; monitors Municipality of Temagami activities (especially with respect to planning and development in the Lake Temagami Neighbourhood); participates in the development of, and amendments to, the Municipality’s “Official Plan” and Comprehensive Zoning By-Law process with the assistance of a TLA-retained professional planner; monitors Municipal Council meetings and reviews associated minutes

If you wish to contribute a few hours a month toward the goals of the TLA, we’d love to hear from you. For more information, please send an e-mail to temagamilakes1931@gmail.com.

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