Advisory Bodies

Volunteer for Council Appointed Advisory Bodies

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:

 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
• Advisory Design Panel
• Aquatic Advisory Board 
• BC Athletic Commission 
• Board of Variance
• Child Care Development Advisory Committee 
• Community Services Advisory Committee 
• Economic Advisory Committee
• Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Gateway Theatre Society Board
• Heritage Commission 
• Intercultural Advisory Committee 
• Major Facility Building / Project Technical Advisory Committee 
• Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee
• Minoru Major Facility Stakeholder Advisory Committee
• Museum Society Board
• Public Art Advisory Committee
• Public Library Board 
• Seniors Advisory Committee
• Sister City Advisory Committee 
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Advisory Committee 
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Environmental Advisory Committee

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.

 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.

 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.

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.

 Terms of Reference 
 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.

 Terms of Reference

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

 2017 Annual Report 
 2018 Work Plan
 RCSAC Charter 
 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.

 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.

 Terms of Reference
 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.

 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.

Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906
 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.

 Terms of Reference
 2017-2022 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program
 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.

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Jim Young - 604-247-4610

Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee