Vancouver Heritage Commission
Overview
Membership and terms of reference for the Vancouver Heritage Commission are prescribed in Vancouver Heritage Commission By-law No. 4800 
and amending By-law 7547.
Membership
The Commission consists of 11 members. Each year, five members are appointed by City Council for one and two-year terms. One Councillor is appointed annually by City Council to act as liaison.
Members must be a City elector or GVRD resident for at least 6 months immediately preceding appointment.
Current Members
Terms expire December 4, 2011:
- Marian Brown
- Shelley Bruce
- Terrence Brunette
- David Cuan
- Judith Hansen
- Richard Keate, Chair
- Charlene Krepiakevich
- Jack Leung
- Orville Lim
- Kim Maust, Vice-Chair
- Tanya Southcott
Council Liaison: Councillor Heather Deal
Park Board Liaison: Commissioner John Coupar
School Board Liaison: Trustee Patti Bacchus
Staff Liaison: Marco D'Agostini, Senior Heritage Planner
Heritage Clerk: Irene Chandra: 604.873.7141
Meeting Coordinator: Bonnie Kennett: 604.873.7269
Terms of Reference
The role of the Commission is to advise Council on the following matters which may be referred to it by Council from time to time:
- the need for preserving heritage buildings, structures, or lands which collectively represent a cross-section of all periods and styles in the City's historic and cultural evolution;
- the costs and benefits of the preservations;
- the compatibility of preservations with other lawful uses of the buildings, structures, or lands;
and in particular, to make recommendations to Council respecting the designation of heritage buildings, structures, and lands and the demolition, preservation, alteration, or renovation of those buildings, structure and lands.
Reappointment
Commission members are eligible for reappointment. There are no limits on numbers of terms.
Meetings
The Commission generally meets at 11 am, every three weeks at City Hall. Subcommittees are created as required to deal with matters such as signage, historic interiors and the annual Heritage Awards Program.
Time Commitment
Commission meetings last two to three hours. In addition, members may be required to spend three or more additional hours in committee work each month. Preparation time is also required before meetings.
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2012 Minutes and Agendas
| 2012 Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 23 | Agenda  |
Minutes |
| February 13 | Agenda |
Minutes |
| March 5 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 26 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 16 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 7 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 4 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 25 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 16 | Agenda | Minutes |
| No Meetings in August | ||
| September 10 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 1 | Agenda | Minutes |
October 22 |
Agenda | Minutes |
| November 19 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 10 | Agenda | Minutes |
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