O. Reg. 533/00: RECREATION PROGRAMS

 

ONTARIO regulation 533/00

made under the

ministry of tourism and recreation act

Made: September 20, 2000
Filed: September 26, 2000

Amending Reg. 797 of R.R.O. 1990

(Recreation Programs)

1. (1) The definitions of ““Local Services Board” and “Board Area”” in section 1 of Regulation 797 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990 is revoked and the following substituted:

“local services board” means a Local Services Board under the Northern Services Boards Act;

(2) Section 1 of the Regulation is amended by adding the following definition:

“recreation program for children” means a recreation program for persons under the age of 18 that is conducted by a children’s recreation service provider that is listed in the Schedule;

2. Section 2 of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:

2. (1) The following may appoint a recreation committee, in the manner provided:

1. The council of a local municipality, by by-law.

2. The councils of two or more local municipalities, by by-law.

3. The council of the band, by by-law.

4. The councils of two or more bands, by by-law.

5. The council of one or more local municipalities and the council of one or more bands, by by-law.

6. A school board, by resolution.

7. Two or more school boards, by resolution.

8. A local services board, by by-law.

(2) A recreation committee may conduct one or more recreation programs, including recreation programs for children.

3. Subsection 4 (1) of the Regulation is revoked and the following substituted:

(1) The council of a local municipality, the council of the band, a school board or a local services board may apply for a grant to conduct a recreation program, including a recreation program for children.

4. The Regulation is amended by adding the following Schedule:

Schedule
CHILDREN’S RECREATION SERVICE PROVIDERS

1. Recreation committees appointed by,

i. the council of a local municipality,

ii. the councils of two or more local municipalities,

iii. the council of the band,

iv. the councils of two or more bands,

v. the council of one or more local municipalities and the council of one or more bands,

vi. a school board,

vii. two or more school boards,

viii. a local services board.

2. Recreation camp organizations accredited by the Ontario Camping Association.

3. Sports organizations that are members or affiliates of provincial sports organizations that are recognized by the Ministry.

4. Ministry agencies.

5. Ministry of Tourism agencies and attractions.

6. Organizations that are recognized as children’s recreation service providers by a resolution passed by the entity described in subparagraph i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, vii or viii of paragraph 1 that appointed the recreation committee in the jurisdiction in which the organization operates.