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Physical Planning & Environment
This Committee addresses issues relating to:
- Planning and development;
- Building inspection & by-law enforcement;
- Street names & numbering;
- Planning and development approvals;
- Street vending;
- Public nuisances;
- Regulations of trade and business activities;
- Approvals for places of amusement licenses; and
- Subdivisions and building permits
Infrastructure Development & Maintenance
This Committee deals with all matters concerning local
infrastructure and the improvements thereof. Responsibilities
include:
- Parochial roads;
- Drains & gullies;
- Buildings & structures;
- Parks & gardens;
- Traffic management;
- Minor water supplies;
- Maintenance of municipal lands and buildings;
- Monitoring the execution of contracts conducted by the Parish
Council for works and services; and
- Parish Disaster Planning and Management
Poor Relief
The Poor Relief Committee is a cooperative partnership with civil
society organizations to assist in the provisions of welfare
services to the poor and destitute of the Parish. These include
Parish-based and national organizations.
Public Health
This Committee has responsibility for the following areas:
- Licensing, including butchers, barbers & hairdressers,
places of amusement, food handlers, and various trades;
- Abattoir and other slaughtering places;
- Air pollution, water purification, control of ecology and the
environment;
- Public cemeteries; and
- Public cleansing and general sanitation
Civic & Community Affairs
This Committee handles matters relating to community development
and liaison, cultural and civic promotion, cleanliness and safety.
It also monitors issues pertaining to the enforcement of civic and
municipal laws and regulations.
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