Individual and Community Action
Through its public processes, advisory committees, and other means, the City provides numerous opportunities for local residents to have a voice in decisions affecting the future social health and sustainability of the community. Indeed, the City actively encourages and facilitates such citizen involvement. It recognizes that efforts to establish a socially sustainable community must be collaborative and inclusive, involving a shared commitment amongst the City, citizens, other levels of government, and external partners to succeed.
The City’s key socially-oriented advisory committees are as follows:
Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC) – The mandate of the RCSAC is to encourage and promote social policies and community services, which contribute to the general health, welfare, and quality of life of Richmond residents. Its membership consists of two citizen appointees, representatives from various community agencies, individual members, and City Council and staff liaisons.
Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee (RSAC) – The RSAC consists of 15 citizen appointees, supported by a City Council and staff liaison. Its mandate is to provide Council with advice on short-term issues and long-term planning for present and future Richmond seniors.
Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee (RCCDAC) – The RCCDAC consists of 18 citizen appointees, supported by City Council and staff liaisons. Its mandate is to achieve the development of quality, affordable and accessible child care in Richmond.
Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee (RIAC) – The RIAC consists of appointees, supported by City Council and staff liaisons. Its mandate is to enhance intercultural harmony and strengthen intercultural cooperation in Richmond.
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- Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee
- Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee
- Richmond Child Care Development Advisory Committee
- Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee
