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Volunteer for Council Appointed Advisory Bodies

Volunteer for Advisory Committee 2021

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, download the application form that lists the Advisory Bodies looking for volunteers in 2021. Contact the appropriate Staff Liaison for further information or with any questions.

All vacancies are advertised in the local newspapers. Interested persons are invited to submit an application and resume to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office, no later than Monday, September 21, 2020. Online application forms are available for download:

PDF Document Citizen Appointment to an Advisory Committee Application 2021

Printed copies of the application form are available by contacting the City Clerk’s office by email at cityclerk@richmond.ca or by phone at 604-276-4007.

Note: The submit function in the Advisory Body Application form is only compatible using the Internet Explorer browser. For other browsers, download, save the form to your desktop and email your completed application and resume to cityclerk@richmond.ca.

Richmond's Advisory Bodies

Advisory Committee on the Environment

Membership: 15 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

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
PDF Document 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program
 

Staff Liaison: Kevin Eng - 604-247-4626

Advisory Design Panel

Membership: 9 representatives from professional associations
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: The membership of the Advisory Design Panel is nominated by designated associations and then, the members are appointed by Council. The Advisory Design Panel considers and makes recommendations to staff with regard to the design, landscaping and site planning of new development within the City, with the exception of single-family, small multi-family and some industrial development.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison:
Sara Badyal - 604-276-4282

Aquatic Advisory Board

Membership: 9 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

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.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: John Woolgar - 604-238-8041

BC Athletic Commission

Effective May 30, 2013 the British Columbia Athletic Commissioner oversees the conduct of professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) events throughout the Province of BC. The Athletic Commissioner is committed to the safety and integrity of professional boxing and MMA. The Commissioner can be contacted toll free at 1-855-952-6760 or Athletic.Commissioner@gov.bc.ca. Within the City of Richmond, contact Todd Gross, Director, Parks Services at 604-247-4942.

Board of Variance

Membership: 5 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 3 year term

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.

PDF Document Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259

Staff Liaison: Claudia Jesson - 604-276-4006

Child Care Development Advisory Committee

Membership: 12 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To achieve the development of quality, affordable and accessible child care in the City.

PDF Document Terms of Reference 
PDF Document 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan

Staff Liaison: Chris Duggan - 604-204-8621

Community Services Advisory Committee

Membership: 2 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To encourage and promote social policies and community services that contribute to the general health, welfare and quality of life of Richmond residents.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Visit the RCSAC's website at www.rcsac.ca for more information.

PDF Document 2017 Annual Report 
PDF Document 2018 Work Plan
PDF Document RCSAC Charter 
PDF Document RCSAC Operating Policies & Procedures

Staff Liaison: Lesley Sherlock - 604-276-4220

Economic Advisory Committee

Membership: 13 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide Council with feedback and advice on economic development strategic planning issues and initiatives.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Katie Ferland - 604-247-4923

Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee

Membership: 10 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide information, options and recommendations to Council on agricultural and food security issues referred by Council; to review development proposals that 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 and food security issues; and to liaise with other levels of government to address agricultural viability issues.

PDF Document Terms of Reference
PDF Document 2017 Annual Report and 2018 Work Program

Staff Liaison: Steven De Sousa - 604-204-8529

Gateway Theatre Society Board

Membership: 5 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

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.

PDF Document 2017 Annual Report

Staff Liaison: Camilla Tibbs / Kirith Bains - 604-270-6500

Heritage Commission

Membership: 9 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To advise on heritage designations and other matters, including demolitions, and requests to build or alter heritage buildings/sites/structures.

PDF Document Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906
PDF Document 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Work Program

Staff Liaison: Cynthia Lussier - 604-276-4108

Intercultural Advisory Committee

Membership: 18 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To enhance intercultural harmony and strengthen intercultural co-operation in Richmond.

PDF Document Terms of Reference
PDF Document 2017-2022 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program
PDF Document 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan

Staff Liaison: Dorothy Jo - 604-276-4391

Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee

Membership: 8 citizen appointees

Mandate: To advise on the design, construction, scope and schedule for the combined Aquatic Centre, Older Adults Centre and multi-purpose facility, including associated urban realm improvements.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Jim Young - 604-247-4610

Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee

Membership: 4 citizen appointees 
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To operate in an advisory capacity to provide input, advice and feedback on the use, programming and services provided by the Minoru Centre for Active Living including ensuring efficient service to the community and maximized facility use. 

Staff Liaison: Dee Bowley-Cowan

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee

Membership: 5 citizen appointees

Mandate: To provide advice, input and feedback from a stakeholder perspective at key milestones during the planning and development process for the combined Aquatic Centre, Older Adults Centre and multi-purpose facility, including associated urban realm improvements.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Serena Lusk - 604-233-3344

Museum Society Board

Membership: 4 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide advice, expertise and community input for policy directives for the operation of the Richmond Museum, its collections, exhibitions, programs, and facilities.

Staff Liaison: Rebecca Clarke - 604-247-8330

Public Art Advisory Committee

Membership: 9 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide input on public art policy, planning, education and promotion.

PDF Document Terms of Reference 
PDF Document 2018 Arts Update
PDF Document 2019 Work Plan

Staff Liaison: Biliana Velkova - 604-247-4612

Public Library Board

Membership: 8 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: The Board is established pursuant to the Library Act, and is responsible for the provision of library services and programs in Richmond.

Staff Liaison: Susan Walters - 604-231-6466

Seniors Advisory Committee

Membership: 15 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide advice on short-term issues and long-term planning for present and future Richmond seniors.

PDF Document Terms of Reference
PDF Document 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Program

Staff Liaison: Debbie Hertha - 604-276-4175

Sister City Advisory Committee

Membership: 13 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: The role and purpose of the Richmond Sister City Advisory Committee is to provide advice to and assist the City in the promotion of the City’s culture and values, delivery of the Sister City Program and the pursuit of the City’s specific goal to establish and sustain cultural and educational ties with approved Sister/Friendship Cities.

PDF Document Program Objectives and Terms of Reference

Visit the Sister City Advisory Committee page at 
https://www.richmond.ca/sistercity for more information.

Staff Liaison: Mike Romas - 604-276-4081

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Committee

Membership: 1 citizen appointee (and 1 alternate)
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To review all aspects of the aeronautical noise management program of the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) and to make recommendations to VAA management for the development of aeronautical noise policy and procedures. Appointees are required to report to directly to the General Purposes Committee on a regular basis.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: John Hopkins - 604-276-4279

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Environmental Advisory Committee

Membership: 1 citizen appointee (and 1 alternate)
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide input to the Vancouver Airport Authority (VAA) 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 associated with the Sea Island Conservation Area. Appointees also become members of City Council's Advisory Committee on the Environment (ACE) and are required to report to ACE on a regular basis.

PDF Document Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Kevin Eng - 604-247-4626