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Getting Involved in Richmond Government
There are many opportunities to participate in your local government through Council appointments to serve on various committees created to address specific areas of civic concern.

If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, in an unpaid capacity, on any of the following groups, you should contact the City staff representative concerned for further information. All vacancies are advertised in the Richmond Review, and application forms are available through the link below and  at the Information Desk, Main Floor, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond. V6Y 2C1 (Phone: 604-276-4007).

Standard Application Form for Committee Membership
Advisory Committees Application Form

Advisory Committee on the Environment
15 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To advise Council on environmental issues of concern to the community, and to promote effective means to achieve a sustainable environment. 
PDF Document  Terms of Reference
Staff Contact: David Johnson - 604-276-4193

Agricultural Advisory Committee
9 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate:  To provide information, options and recommendations to Council on agricultural issues referred by Council; to review development proposals which are in or adjacent to agricultural areas; to assist Council and City staff in implementing the Agricultural Viability Strategy; to enhance public education and awareness of agricultural issues; and to liaise with other levels of government to address agricultural viability issues.
Staff Contact:  Kevin Eng - 604-247-4626.

Airport Noise Citizens Advisory Task Force
9 citizen appointees
Mandate:  To provide City Council with information, options, analysis and  recommendations related to aeronautical noise and flight path issues, while adhereing to fundamental principle of sustainability to achieve social, environmental and economic benefits.
PDF Document  Terms of Reference
PDF Document  Detailed Work Plan
Staff Contact:  Victor Wei - 604-276-4131

Aquatic Services Board
9 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To work with City staff to develop a policy framework for service standards, operating hours, fees and charges, scheduling and marketing of Richmond's four aquatic facilities.
Staff Contact: David McBride - 604-448-5355 or Karen Jones - 604-718-8020

Athletic Commission
4 citizen appointees ...1 year terms
Mandate: To regulate, control, supervise or prohibit professional boxing contests in the City of Richmond.
Staff Contact: Mike Redpath - 604-247-4942

Board of Variance
5 citizen appointees ... 3 year terms
Mandate: To hear appeals against the provisions of the Richmond Zoning & Development Bylaw in circumstances of hardship, usually in connection with the siting of buildings or additions in relation to the boundaries of the property on which they are located. 
Staff Contact: Hanieh Floujeh - 604-276-4163

Child Care Development Advisory Committee
18 citizen appointees ... 2year terms
Mandate: To achieve the development of quality, affordable and accessible child care in the City.
  Terms of Reference
Staff Contact:  Lesley Sherlock - 604-276-4220

Community Services Advisory Committee (Policy Advisory Committee)
2 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To encourage and promote social policies and community services which contribute to the general health, welfare and quality of life of Richmond residents.
Staff Contact: Lesley Sherlock - 604-276-4220
More info:  http://rcsac.ca/

Economic Advisory Committee
13 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To provide Council with feedback and advice on economic development strategic planning issues and initiatives.
PDF Document Terms of Reference
Staff Contact: Neonila Lilova - 604-247-4934

Family Court & Youth Justice Committee
15 citizen appointees ... 1 year terms
Mandate: The Committee is established by Council as a mandatory requirement under the Provincial Court Act, to monitor legislation and court administrative practices as a means to assist in the development of services for the community. The Committee also makes recommendations to Council and the Attorney General. 
PDF Document  Terms of Reference
PDF Document  2006 Annual Report
PDF Document  2007 Annual Report
PDF Document  2008 Annual Report
Staff Contact: Sheila Johnston - 604-276-4272

Gateway Theatre Society Board
4 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: The society operates the theatre with the focus on serving the community's performing arts groups and providing professional performing arts to the community.
Staff Contact: Suzanne Haines - 604-270-6500

Heritage Commission
9 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To advise on heritage designations and other matters, including demolitions, and requests to build or alter heritage buildings/sites/structures.
Staff Contact: Terry Brunette - 604-276-4279

Intercultural Advisory Committee 
8 citizen appointees; 9 organizational appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To enhance intercultural harmony and strengthen intercultural co-operation in Richmond.
  Terms of Reference
  2004 - 2010 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program 
Staff Contact: Lesley Sherlock - 604-276-4220

Museum Society Board
4 citizen appointees ... 1 year terms
Mandate: To provide advice, expertise and community input and to make recommendations to City Council on the operation and policy planning of the Richmond Museum.
Staff Contact: Connie Baxter - 604-247-8330

Parking Advisory Committee
16 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate:  To provide input and advice to the City on parking-related issues throughout the City, including the identification of parking-related issues and development of possible strategies which are aimed to contribute towards sustaining the City's long-term community liveability and business viability as a major regional centre.
Staff Contact:  Wayne Mercer - 604-276-4601, or Victor Wei - 604-276-4131

Public Art Commission
8 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate:  To provide direction and advise City Council on the management and implementation of the Richmond Public Art Program.
Staff Contact:  Eric Fiss - 604-247-4612

Public Library Board
8 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: The Board is established pursuant to the Library Act, and is responsible for the provision of library services and programs in Richmond.
Staff Contact: Greg Buss - 604-231-6418

Seniors Advisory Committee
15 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate: To provide advice on short-term issues and long-term planning for present and future Richmond seniors.
  Terms of Reference
Staff Contact: Lesley Sherlock - 604-276-4220
Website: www.richmondseniorsadvisory.ca/ 

Sister City Committee
13 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate:  To enhance friendship and mutual understanding, foster cultural exchanges, student and athletic exchanges and to foster trade and other economic linkages. Council has approved the twinning of Richmond with the following Sister cities:  Pierrefonds, Quebec and Wakayama, Japan. In 2008 Friendship City relationships started with Xiamen and Qingdao China.
Staff Contact:  Val Wilmot - 604-276-4147 or Richard Toda 604-276-4335

Spirit of BC Richmond Community Committee
14 citizen appointees ... 2 year terms
Mandate:  To ensure the community of Richmond fully capitalizes on the benefits of British Columbia's hosting of the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Staff Contact:  Gary Young - 604-247-4916

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Committee
1 citizen appointee (and 1 alternate)  ... 2 year term
Mandate:  To review all aspects of the airport's noise management program and to make recommendations to airport management for the development of airport noise policy and procedures.  Appointees also become members of City Council's Committee on the Environment (ACE) and are required to report to ACE on a regular basis.
Staff Contact: David Johnson - 604-276-4193

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Environmental Advisory Committee
1 citizen appointee (and 1 alternate)  ... 2 year term
Mandate:  To provide input to the Vancouver International Airport Authority (YVRAA) on its environmental management program.  Key Committee responsibilities also include providing a forum for liaison between YVRAA and its community stakeholders and reviewing the ongoing implementation of the environmental commitments associatied with the Sea Island Conservation Area.  Appointees also become members City Council's Committee on the Environment (ACE) and are required to report to ACE on a regular basis.
Staff Contact: David Johnson - 604-276-4193