| 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities to fully participate in City services and civic life. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Arts and Culture Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on all civic programs that relate to arts and culture, and ensures that arts and culture is appropriately represented in City plans and policy initiatives. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Children, Youth and Families Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on the development, implementation, and assessment of City policies and services related to children, youth, and families. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Older Persons and Elders Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for older persons and elders to fully participate in City services and civic life. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Persons with Disabilities Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for persons with disabilities to fully participate in City services and civic life. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Racial and Ethno-Cultural Equity Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on the development, implementation, and assessment of City policies and services related to strengthening ethno-cultural engagement, addressing racism and racial inequities, and promoting racial justice and equity in the City. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Renters Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on strategic City priorities relating to renters including initiatives aimed at protecting renters and existing rental housing, creating new rental housing, and providing renter-focused services. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Transportation Advisory Committee |
Advises Council on strategic priorities relating to walking, cycling, and all active transportation modes, as well as public transit and congestion management. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Urban Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for urban Indigenous Peoples to fully participate in City services and civic life. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Vancouver Food Policy Council |
Advises Council and staff on policies and plans affecting the food system (including the Vancouver Food Strategy and others) as they are developed, implemented, and updated.
Information icon Due to composition requirements, priority will be given to applicants who are Older Persons and Elders (age 65+), and/or Indigenous Peoples.
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September 29, 2024 |
| Women’s Advisory Committee |
Advises Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for women and girls to fully participate in City services and civic life. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Planning, Development, and Operations |
| Chinatown Historic Area Planning Committee |
Works to preserve and protect the heritage and character of the historic Chinatown area.
Seeking the following members:
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia (2)
- Chinatown Merchants Association (2)
- Chinatown Property Owners (2)
- Chinese Cultural Centre (1)
- Chinese Benevolent Association (1)
- Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society (1)
- Heritage Vancouver (1)
- Planning Institute of British Columbia (1)
- SUCCESS (1)
- Member-at-large (1)
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September 29, 2024 |
| Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee |
The committee works to preserve and protect the heritage and character of the historic Gastown area.
Seeking the following members:
- Community Architect Representative (1 - Information icon AIBC nomination required)
- Community Business Representative (2)
- Community Engineer Representative (1)
- Community Heritage Representative (1)
- Community Hospitality Representative (1)
- Community Resident Owner (1)
- Community Resident Tenant (1)
- Local Property Owner (2)
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September 29, 2024 |
| Development Permit Board Advisory Panel |
Acts in an advisory capacity to the Development Permit Board with respect to development permit applications which are brought before the Board.
Seeking the following members:
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia (1)
- Development Industry (1)
- General Public (2)
- Design Professions (1)
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September 29, 2024 |
| Public Art Committee |
Provides advice and guidance on public art matters, including the Public Art Program.
Seeking the following members:
- Art Professional (2)
- Artist of Recognized Standing (1)
- Urban Designer (1)
- General Public (1)
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September 29, 2024 |
| Urban Design Panel |
Advises about development proposals or policies, including major development applications, rezoning applications, and other projects of public interest.
Seeking the following members:
- Architectural Institute of British Columbia (up to 5)
- Professional Artist (1)
- British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects (1)
- Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (1)
- Member-at-Large, Accessible Design (1)
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September 29, 2024 |
| Vancouver City Planning Commission |
Advises City Council on planning and development issues in the City, and may report to Council on any proposal likely to have a significant effect on the future of the City. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Vancouver Civic Theatres Board |
Advises Council generally on the operation of the Civic Theatres and on matters related to the use and improvement of such theatres. |
September 29, 2024 |
| Vancouver Heritage Commission |
Advises Council on the designation of heritage buildings, structures, and lands, and the demolition, preservation, alteration, or renovation of those buildings, structures, and lands. |
September 29, 2024 |
| External civic agencies |
| Vancouver Public Library Board |
Responsible for:
- Developing library policy;
- Spending City Council-approved funds for library purposes;
- Directing library system operations through the chief librarian.
Information icon Include cover letter and resume with application.
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September 29, 2024 |
