Seniors Advisory Committee
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Overview
The Seniors Advisory Committee was established on February 17, 2009.
Mandate
The Seniors Advisory Committee is advisory to City Council. The mandate of the Committee is to enhance access to City services for seniors, the elderly and their families, and to identify and suggest solutions to gaps and barriers that impede the full participation of seniors and the elderly in all aspects of City life.
Under Section 160 of the Vancouver Charter, all committees of Council shall stand discharged immediately before the first Monday after December 1 in the year of a general local election.
Terms of Reference
The Committee:
- advises on matters presently under consideration which affect seniors, the elderly and their families;
- monitors City programs to ensure that the needs of seniors, the elderly and their families are considered;
- works co-operatively with Civic Departments, Boards and Commissions whose activities affect seniors, the elderly and their families;
- provides advice and information to Civic Departments, Boards and Commissions;
- disseminates information on civic matters affecting seniors, the elderly and their families;
- encourages and facilitates feedback through existing channels from seniors, the elderly and their families on civic matters affecting them;
- brings to the City Council matters identified by it as requiring action by the City;
- deals with any matters which may be referred to the Committee by Council;
- produces an annual work plan with specific objectives by no later than March of each year, in consultation with its Council and staff liaisons, for distribution to Council and civic departments for information;
- submits an annual report to Council describing its accomplishments for the year, including reference to each objective set out in the work plan and any arising issues to which the Committee has responded.
Membership
The Seniors Advisory Committee is composed of voting members appointed for three-year terms. Nomination by a community group working on issues related to the civic agency's mandate will be considered an asset. All applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience related to the mandate of this committee. Two Chairs, or one Chair and a Vice-Chair, will be elected by the Committee on an annual basis.
- A maximum of 12 members are appointed by Vancouver City Council
- In addition, one City Councillor and one staff liaison person is appointed, as well as a liaison from the Park Board and the School Board; all as non-voting members.
The Committee may appoint a reasonable number of sub-committees to assist with its projects. Membership may include persons willing to serve who are not members of the Committee.
Current Committee members
Terms expire December 7, 2014:
- Carroll Thomas Brunker
- Eddy Elmer
- Sharon Fenton
- Colin Lazzerini
- Henry Lee
- Flordelis (Dellie) Lidyard
- Dan McFaul
- Colleen McGuinness
- Chris Morrissey
- Carol Oreck
- Rowena Tate
- Eva Wadolna
Council Liaison: Councillor Tony Tang
Park Board Liaison: Commissioner Melissa De Genova
School Board Liaison: Trustee Sophia Woo
Staff Liaison: Neal Carley, Assistant City Engineer - Streets
Meeting Coordinator: Pat Boomhower, pat.boomhower@vancouver.ca or 604.873.7015
Reappointment
Members may be re-appointed.
Meeting Frequency
The Committee meets at least four times per year, to a maximum of 10 times per year, excluding August.
Meetings are generally held on the third Friday of the month at 9:30 am City Hall.
The first meeting of the term will be April 20, 2012.
Time Commitment
Forthcoming
Subcommittees
Forthcoming
Attendance Requirement
Forthcoming
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2012 Minutes and Agendas
| 2012 Meeting Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| April 20 | Agenda  |
Minutes |
| May 18 | ||
| June 15 | Agenda | |
| July 20 | ||
| August - No meeting | ||
| September 21 | ||
| October 19 | ||
| November 16 | ||
| December 14 |
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