GRCA holds AGM, acclaims board

To The Haldimand Press

Helen Jowett has been acclaimed to a fifth, one-year term as Chair of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA). Chris White has also been acclaimed to a fifth, one-year term as Vice-Chair.

Both members were acclaimed by the GRCA Board of Directors at the general membership meeting on Friday, January 24, 2020. As per the GRCA by-law, a member is eligible to be re-elected to the role of chair or vice-chair for a maximum of five one-year terms. The 26-member GRCA Board is composed of representatives appointed by the municipalities within the Grand River watershed.

“The Grand River Conservation Authority staff have undertaken incredible work in the face of a changing climate,” says Helen Jowett. “This organization continues to show great leadership and responsiveness to watershed residents, and I look forward to working with staff and our board of directors as we continue to address the challenges in the year ahead.”

During the meeting, both the Chair and Vice-Chair expressed appreciation to fellow board members and GRCA staff for their dedication and contributions in the management of the water and other natural resources within the Grand River watershed.

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