About the Southern Georgian Bay O.P.P. Detachment Board

The Southern Georgian Bay (SGB) O.P.P. Detachment Board is responsible for the oversight of the O.P.P. Detachment Commander’s local action plan, presenting an annual report to each Council, preparing rules and procedures, creating by-laws, local policies, and board policies, and preparing board estimates and budget to Councils for board operations.

Section 68 of the Community Safety and Policing Act 2019 defines the role of the O.P.P. Detachment Board as:

• consult with the Commissioner regarding the selection of a detachment commander and otherwise participate, in accordance with the regulations made by the Minister, in the selection of the detachment commander;
• determine objectives and priorities for the detachment, not inconsistent with the strategic plan prepared by the Minister, after consultation with the detachment commander or his or her designate;
• advise the detachment commander with respect to policing provided by the detachment;
• monitor the performance of the detachment commander;
• review the reports from the detachment commander regarding policing provided by the detachment; and
• on or before June 30 in each year, provide an annual report to the municipalities and band councils regarding the policing provided by the detachment in their municipalities

Meetings

The Southern Georgian Bay O.P.P. Detachment Board shall hold at least four meetings per year. 

Southern Georgian Bay O.P.P. Detachment Board Membership

A 13 Member Board Made Up Of Municipal Representatives & Provincial Appointees

• One (1) member appointed by each of the following municipalities who is a member of the council of the municipality, for a total of five members: Georgian Bay Township, Town of Midland, Town of Penetanguishene, Tay Township and Tiny Township.
• One (1) member, residing in and appointed by each of the above municipalities who is neither a member of the council, nor an employee of the municipality, for a total of five members.
• Three (3) members appointed by the Minister.