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The African Descent Advisory Committee advises Regional Council, through Executive Standing Committee, on the impact of municipal policies, programs and services for People of African Descent. More detail about the committee's role can be found in the staff report [PDF] and the Terms of Reference (Administrative Order 2021-004-GOV) [PDF].
The African Descent Advisory Committee normally meets on the second Thursday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Check the calendar below, and the agenda (once available) to confirm the exact date and time for each meeting.
You can find agendas and minutes online. You can also search for records of board and committee meetings.
African Descent Advisory Committee Meetings
Membership
Councillor Virginia Hinch - District 8 - Halifax Peninsula North
Councillor John Young - District 14 - Hammonds Plain - Upper Hammonds Plains - Lucasville - Middle & Upper Sackville
Mapfumo Chidzonga, Chair
Renée Babin, Vice Chair
Amber Grosse
Andrew Howe
Carlotta Weymouth
Chioma Ogbanufe
Darryl Johnson
Jayreece Whiley
Jerry Taylor
Taylah Carvery
Staff contact for the African Descent Advisory Committee
Dorothy Maponga
Legislative Assistant
902.478.2408
dorothy.maponga@halifax.ca
To submit correspondence, email clerks@halifax.ca. Would you like to learn more about correspondence?