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Committees

The following are the NEW 2010 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:
Mark Dickinson
David Hamilton
Ross Kemball
Nicola Furlong
Susan Myer
 Mel Satok 
Viv Harding 
Elizabeth Martman 
Bill Cooke
Debbie Gray 
John Bell (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:
Britta Frombach
Lisa Makar 
Susan Simosko
Debbie Sherwood


Council Members:
Mayor L. Cross
Councillor C. McNeil-Smith

Representatives:
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 
Sidney Business Association 
Memorial Park Society
Peninsula Celebrations Society 
Community Arts Council of the Saanich Peninsula 
Victoria Airport Authority
Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre
Society of Saanich Peninsula Museums
Sidney Ratepayers Association
Sidney Sister Cities Society 
Parks Canada
BC Ferries
Washington State Ferries


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
Bert Stevens
Ted Williams
Britta Frombach

Council Members:
Councillor J. Hughes
Councillor M. Loveless

Representatives:
Beacon Community Services / SHOAL Centre 
Peninsula Recreation Centre 
School District No. 63
Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Saanich Peninsula Hospital 
Sidney Lions Club
Sidney Rotary Club
Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club RCMP 
First Nations


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:
Ray Konrath
Stanley Coe

Council Members:
Councillor K. Podmore
Councillor M. Loveless


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:
Gay Helmsing 
Wayne Hatt
Jim McAllister

Council Members:
Councillor S. Price
Councillor K. Podmore		 Representatives:
Volunteer Firefighters Association 
Citizens on Patrol 
Ambulance







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