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Terms of Reference

Purpose

This Committee will advise the GTAA on issues related to the planning for a possible airport on the Pickering lands that the Authority has been asked to conduct on behalf of the Federal Government. The Committee will also facilitate a forum to discuss these issues for interested stakeholders and key representatives from the aviation industry. The Committee will be an advisory body for the GTAA Chief Executive Officer.

Mandate

The April 5, 2001 announcement and directive by Transport Minister David Collenette, stated:

“The GTAA has been asked to conduct, on behalf of Transport Canada, interim planning which is required before the Government decides whether to proceed with an airport on the Pickering Lands.”

Pursuant to this announcement, the GTAA will prepare the components of the planning process, required by the Federal Government, which include but are not limited to the following:

• Examination of the region’s aviation supply and demand.
• The social and environmental impacts of a possible airport on the Pickering lands.
• The economic viability of a possible airport on the Pickering lands.
• The full range of alternatives.

The Pickering Advisory Committee (PAC) will discuss pertinent issues as they arise and will be asked to provide input and advice to the GTAA, and make recommendations where appropriate.

The PAC will also provide advice on the public communication plan prepared by the GTAA, which will ensure the work of the PAC is shared with the broader community.

The GTAA Chief Executive Officer, or his designate will chair the PAC.

Membership Roles & Responsibilities

Tasks for the committee members will include:

• Discussing pertinent stages of interim planning
• Providing input and recommendations
• If appropriate, seeking input from their constituent groups
• Effectively disseminating information back to their constituent groups
• Suggesting items for the agenda

* There may be a requirement to add technical resources in the future (e.g. Air Transportation Association of Canada (ATAC) and General Aviation community representative, etc.).

Continuity and regular attendance is important and will be reviewed by the Committee if there is an on-going lack of attendance.

Membership terms will be three (3) years, with the opportunity for re-appointment at the end of the completed term. If a member is unable to complete the full 3-year term, the constituent group will be asked to put forward the name of an individual who will serve the remainder of the term.

When the Federal government makes a decision with respect to the development of an airport on the Pickering lands, the mandate, purpose and membership of the PAC will be re-evaluated.

In the interim, these Terms of Reference will be reviewed and updated on an annual basis to ensure that the committee mandate and membership remain current and appropriate.

Proceedings

PAC meetings will be held at least quarterly, with other meetings scheduled as necessary. The Committee will establish the format for meetings and define opportunities for public input.

Agendas will be developed by the GTAA in consultation with the PAC as required, and will be distributed in advance of meetings. Items for the agenda should be submitted to the GTAA three weeks before the meeting.

Minutes will be circulated to committee members as early as possible after each meeting.

Meetings will be held at the GTAA Site Office located in Brougham, or at other locations as necessary.

Administration support, committee coordination, records and minutes will be provided by the GTAA. The GTAA will cover cost associated with the work of the committee.

More information about the GTAA can be found on their website at www.gtaa.com

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