The mandate of the 2SLGBTQ+ Committee is to advise Council and staff on enhancing access and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender diverse, Two-Spirit, intersex, asexual, and queer communities to fully participate in City services and civic life.
Meeting updates
Meeting format
Civic Agency meetings may be in-person, electronic (as authorized by Section 14.14 of the Procedure By-law), or a hybrid of the two. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted online under the “Meetings” tab below.
Virtual meeting platform
Virtual meetings use Microsoft Teams. No software download is required.
Attending meetings
- To view a meeting online or listen by phone, follow instructions provided below.
- Join link is made available at least 24 hours before the meeting.
- For in-person attendance at City Hall, seek directions to the meeting room from Security staff. If arriving after 5:00 pm, enter via the 12th Avenue entrance by using the intercom (this entrance is equipped with a wheelchair ramp).
Note: Unlike meetings of City Council, there is usually no public speaking option during Civic Agency meetings. Members of the public joining virtually will have their cameras and microphones disabled. If you wish to get in touch with this Civic Agency, please see the contact information at the bottom of this page.
Next meeting details
- Date: May 14, 2026
- Time: 5:30 pm
- Location: City Hall, Cascadia Room/Virtual (Microsoft Teams)
Joining via Teams:
- Select Join the Meeting Now
- Meeting ID (if needed):219 810 783 884 043
- Passcode (if needed): XU9P8uQ3
Joining by phone (audio only):
- Dial 1-604-665-6000 (Vancouver)
- Find a Local Number
- Phone Conference ID: 970 687 365#
Consent - Freedom of information and protection of privacy:
Personal Information collected via MS365 Teams Meetings will be used by the City of Vancouver for managing meeting attendance and collaboration under the authority of s.26(c) of FIPPA. Questions may be emailed to the Director, ATIP, [email protected].
Committee meetings, agendas, and minutes
How the committee works
Follow the 2SLGBTQ+ Advisory Committee
LGBTQ Facebook pageCity staff contact
Clerk
Terri Burke, Meeting Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
*Contact the Clerk for information on meetings, schedules, agendas, minutes, correspondence, and procedure.
Resources for Civic Agency members
- Accessible events checklist and resources
Helps for planning events that are equally accessible and inclusive, including for people with disabilities, seniors, and people who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ - Code of Conduct By-law PDF file (225 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials and advisory body members in carrying out their functions - Guidelines for Civic Agencies PDF file (382 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of procedures - Diversity on Civic Agencies Policy PDF file (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies. - Procedure By-law PDF file (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies