Advisory Bodies
Volunteer for Council Appointed Advisory Bodies
If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, in an unpaid capacity, please download the application form, which 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. 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 telephone 604-276-4007.
Please Note: The submit function in the Advisory Body Application form is only compatible using the Internet Explorer browser. For other browsers, please 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 Services 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
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.
Terms of Reference 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work ProgramStaff 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 Services 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.
Staff Liaisons: 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, please 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 which contribute to the general health, welfare and quality of life of Richmond residents.
Terms of Reference
For more information, please visit the RCSAC's website at www.rcsac.ca.
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.
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 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 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
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
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
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.
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.
Terms of Reference
2018 Arts Update
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.
Terms of Reference
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.
Program Objectives and Terms of Reference
For more information, please visit the Sister City Advisory Committee page at:
https://www.richmond.ca/sistercity
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.
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.
Terms of Reference
Staff Liaison: Kevin Eng - 604-247-4626