Family Court/Youth Justice Committee
Overview
Legislative Authority
The authority and duties of the Committee are set out in Provincial Legislation. Section 5 of the Provincial Court Act establishes the Family Court Committee. The Youth Justice Committee is appointed pursuant to Section 18 Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The Committee reports annually to the Attorney General of British Columbia and to Vancouver City Council.
Duties
The Committee:
- considers and examines the resources of the community for family, youth and children's matters
- advises the City, and advocates to various levels of government and the public, on family, children and youth issues
Reappointment
Committee members are eligible for reappointment. There are no limits on the number of terms served.
Meetings
The Committee generally meets at 6:00 pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the City Hall Business Centre, 2nd Floor, Vancouver City Hall.
The Committee is required to officially meet at least four times per year on a quarterly basis, to a maximum of 10 times per year, excluding August and December.
Time Commitment
Committee meetings last for two hours. Members may also be required to spend two to four hours a month on other Committee or Subcommittee work.
Subcommittees
The Family Court/Youth Justice Committee had the following Subcommittees for 2011:
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Housing and Homelessness Subcommitte
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Restorative Justice Subcommittee
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Current Issues Subcommittee
Membership
There is no set number of members for the Committee. All appointments are made by City Council and are effective for one year. Backgrounds in health, education, social services, law or corrections are considered to be assets for potential Committee members.
In appointing members to the Committee, City Council will, where possible, appoint a minimum of four youth 15 to 24 years of age as members.
Current Committee Members
Terms expire December 31, 2012:
- Darcie Bennett, Treasurer
- Deanna Campbell
- Michelle Chiu
- Anjela Godber
- Colin Siu, Secretary
- Sarah Stewart, Vice-Chair
- Drew Stewart, Chair
- Veronica Tsemak
- Brandon Woo
- Vanessa Yee
Council Liaison: Councillor Andrea Reimer
Park Board Liaison: Commissioner Sarah Blyth
Park Board Staff Liaisons: Booth Palmer and Lily Dong
Vancouver Police Department Liaison: Inspector Ralph Pauw
School Board Staff Liaison: Lisa Pedrini
Staff Liaison: Steven Dang, Social Planner, Social Policy
Meeting Coordinator: Pat Boomhower, pat.boomhower@vancouver.ca or 604.873.7015
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2012 Minutes & Agendas
| 2011 Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 25 |
Agenda  |
Minutes |
| February 22 | Agenda |
Minutes |
| March 28 | ||
| April 25 | ||
| May 23 | ||
| June 27 | ||
| July 25 | ||
| August | NO MEETING | |
| September 26 | ||
| October 24 | ||
| November 28 | ||
| December | NO MEETING |
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