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The following are the 2012 Commissions and Committees established by Council.  The duties of these committees are to advise Council on items which have been referred to the Committees by Council. All members are volunteers and have been appointed by Council.


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ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION

The Commission consists of a maximum of 10 members, plus 1 alternate member. To advise Council on matters and issues regarding community planning and development:  land use; Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws; Development Permit applications; townscapes; long range planning; and environmental and heritage matters.

Establishment Bylaw 1672

Appointed Members:
Tara Cumming
Kelly Bull-Tomer
Ross Kemball
Nicola Furlong
Susan Myer
Mel Satok 
Robert McCLure
Dennis Carlsen
Greg Flanagan
Erin Bremner
Debbie Gray (alternate)


COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

The Commission consists of 19 members.  To advise Council on matters relating to business and economic development and community vitality and sustainability: promoting and enhancing local business; arts and culture; monitoring the progress of commercial and industrial areas; identifying the changing local economic trends and climate; liaising with agencies that promote community development; and seeking and obtaining financial grants/funding. 

Appointed Members:
Sherry Moir
Lisa Makar 
Susan Simosko
Elroy Deimert
Amber Crofts

Council Members:
Mayor L. Cross
Councillor S. Price



Representatives:
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 
Memorial Park Society
Peninsula Celebrations Society 
Victoria Airport Authority
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Society of Saanich Peninsula Museums
Sidney Sister Cities Society 
District of Central Saanich
Sidney Business Association
Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula
Sidney Ratepayer's Association




HEALTHY COMMUNITY COMMISSION

The Commission consists of 18 members.  To advise Council on matters and issues relating to the social well-being of the community: recreational and leisure activities; health care; seniors, youth and families; accessible/disability services; food security; and environmental protection and sustainability.

Appointed Members:
Peter Yearwood
Brian Losie
Ted Williams
Anne Clark
Margaret Westbrook

Council Members:
Councillor M. Hailey
Councillor M. Loveless

Representatives:
Beacon Community Services / SHOAL Centre 
Peninsula Recreation Centre 
School District No. 63
Sidney Rotary Club
RCMP 
First Nations
Parkland School
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce




PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE

The Committee consists of 5 members.  To advise Council on matters relating to public spaces and municipal facilities: parks and green spaces; walking and cycling trails; beach and waterfront access; marinas and harbours; sidewalks, roads and underground utilities; traffic and transportation; and asset management.

Appointed Members:
Dickon Reynolds
Brian Losie
Margaret Westbrook

Council Members:
Councillor K. Podmore
Councillor M. Hailey





PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE

The Committee consists of 8 members.  To advise Council on matters relating to the emergency and protective services in the community: fire protection; policing; community safety and emergency preparedness including prevention and public education.

Appointed Members:
Peter Marshall 
Wayne Hatt
Keith Rolfe
Dickon Reynolds
Bill Rothery (Citizens on Patrol)

Council Members:
Councillor T. Chad
Councillor K. Podmore




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