Building Board of Appeal

Terms of reference

The Building Board of Appeal Bylaw sets out the board's appointment, membership, scope and operation, procedures, and duties.

• Read the Building Board of Appeal Bylaw

Meeting frequency

The Board Chairperson schedules meetings as necessary, but not more often than once every two weeks.

Quorum

There must be a minimum number of four members of the board present to make decisions.

Remuneration

Council may establish remuneration for the Board members.

Membership

The board consists of 5 members appointed by Council, from each of the following societies or associations:

• 1 member of the Law Society of British Columbia
• 1 member of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
• 1 member of Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia who is a consultant in Fire and Life Safety
• 2 members of Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia who are qualified by virtue of their training and experience to provide expertise in the areas of:
  • Structural
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Building Enclosure
  • Geotechnical

Members are appointed for a term of 4 years.

Any member may be removed by a Council resolution passed with at least two-thirds of all its members.

Current members

Terms end December 1, 2026

Architectural Institute of British Columbia

• Maura Gatensby

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia

• Robert Heikkila
• Leonard Pianalto
• Nima Tafazzoli

Law Society of British Columbia

• Sara Dubinsky