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COMMITTEES & GROUPS
- boards
- committees
- art museum advisory committee
- arts & culture advisory committee
- arts facilities advisory committee
- audit committee
- awards committee
- community engagement committee
- community grants committee
- design review committee
- finance committee
- gleneagles community centre advisory committee
- heritage advisory committee
- lower caulfeild advisory committee
- north shore advisory committee on disability issues
- north shore standing committee on substance abuse
- parcel tax roll review panel
- public art advisory committee
- working groups
- join a virtual committee meeting
Community Engagement Committee
The Community Engagement Committee is a select committee of Council.
Purpose
The Community Engagement Committee is a select committee of Council which oversees:
- the establishment and implementation of new working groups and revisions as may be necessary to Working Group Guidelines
- the optimal functioning of the District's other community engagement activities, as may be directed by Council.
Duties
Work with staff liaisons to prepare terms of reference for working groups and proposed revisions; selection of working group members; provide oversight to the working group process, and community engagement activities approved by Council; provide guidance to the Council and staff representatives to working groups with respect to operating principles, process and structural issues; provide advice and recommendations to Council on any matters referred to the committee by Council, as well as on new approaches to engage and consult with the community; and provide an annual work plan to Council.
Term
Appointments are made annually by Council for a two-year term.
Council Members
Councillors Thompson, Soprovich and Wong (Chair).
Citizen Members
Lori Cameron, Lisa Carver, Elaine McHarg, Jan Pezarro, Jennifer Roote, and Jaime Webbe.
Staff Liaison
Ania Mafi, Communications and Engagement Manager
Documents
Next Meeting
Date: Thursday, March 11
Time: 3–4:45 p.m.
Location: Electronic meeting via Webex
The Provincial Health Officer prohibits members of the public from attending in person to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Members of the public who wish to listen and provide input can attend virtually via Webex. The information package can be provided upon request by contacting the staff liaison.
View detailed instructions on joining a virtual committee meeting
Click the link below, enter your name, email address, and event password, then click "Join Now". Note: Only click "join by browser" if you do not plan on using your microphone.
Password: westvan (Note: The password may auto-populate without you needing to fill it in.)
Number: 187 440 4992 (Note: The number can be used instead of the link to join the meeting at westvancouver.webex.com)
Written submissions regarding matters that fall within the committee’s mandate can also be submitted to staff liaisons and will be circulated to members prior to a meeting for their information.