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Affiliated Community Groups

The Affiliated Community Group Policy applies to volunteer groups, not-for-profit groups and organizations that are interested in providing a range of recreational, social, cultural, and/or sports programs or events to the residents of EG. 

The Policy is designed to provide support to new and established eligible Affiliated Community Groups in the delivery of their programs and services., including:

  • Facility allocation priority according to the category of user as defined in the Facility Allocation Policy
  • Use of community centre lobbies for registration, at applicable community group rates
  • Subsidized rates for facility rentals as approved by Council
  • Provision of one free meeting room once per year to accommodate an Annual General Meeting
Requirements

To be designated as an Affiliated Community Group, the group must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a primary mandate to provide recreational, art, cultural, social and/or sport programs and services that meet community needs not being met or fully met by an existing Affiliated Community Group with membership/participation that is open to all East Gwillimbury residents
  • Have a documented mission and/or mandate statement
  • If deemed appropriate have articles of incorporation confirming the Affiliated Community Group status as not-for profit or confirmation of registration verifying charitable status or confirmation of being a member of a provincial/national/international not-for-profit organization
  • Not-for-profits and charities must have a governance structure of a volunteer Board of Directors. However, community groups who are neither not-for-profits nor charities are not required to have a Board of Directors
  • Financial records are maintained in accordance with Canadian accepted accounting principles and where practical, annual financial statements audited by a professional accountant. A group must show that it can carry out its objectives and meeting its financial obligations
  • Have a written constitution and by-laws and/or operating procedures establishing the framework within which the group will operate. A group must operate in an open and democratic manner through the holding of “annual general meetings” and the election of an executive from the general membership
  • The group, at its sole cost and expense, shall insure its activities in connection with this policy and obtain, keep in force, and maintain insurance
  • Groups must adhere to all applicable Municipal, Provincial and Federal Policies and Bylaws

Affiliated Community Group Application

To review the full Affiliated Community Groups Policy, please contact the Facilities team.