The Committee's mandate is to operate as a statutory body to hear appeals against orders issued under the Town of Fort Erie’s Property Standards By-law, as amended or replaced from time to time.

The Committee's objectives shall be as follows:  

a) Abide by the statutes and regulations of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23, and the Town of Fort Erie Property Standards By-law, as amended, or replaced from time to time 

b) Provide for and conduct a fair hearing by observing the common law principles of natural justice 

c) Confirm, modify or rescind the order to demolish or repair or extend the time for complying with the order if, in the Committee’s opinion, doing so would maintain the general intent and purpose of the By-law and of the Official Plan