Vancouver Civic Theatres Board

Mandate

The jurisdiction and function of the Board is to advise Council generally on the operation of the Civic Theatres and on matters related to the use and improvement of such theatres, and in particular:

• The forms of entertainment and types of organizations which should be specially encouraged to use the Theatres
• The advantages to be derived from adopting policies or methods of operating Theatres which are in practice elsewhere
• The integration of other facilities and concessions in the operation of the Theatres
• The annual budget of the Theatres as prepared by the Manager and submitted to Council in the same manner as departmental budgets
• The schedule of rates and rentals which are to be charged for the Theatres as prepared by the Manager and submitted to Council in accordance with normal civic procedure
• Such other matters as may from time to time be referred to the Board by Council for advice and recommendation
• To bring to the attention of Council any matter relating to the Theatres which, in the opinion of the Board, merits actions on the part of the Counci

The Vancouver Civic Theatres Board Bylaw explains the Board's function and responsibilities.

• Read the Vancouver Civic Theatres Board Bylaw

Meeting frequency

The Board meets once a month, generally on the third Thursday. Meetings take place at 12 Noon in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Salon, 630 Hamilton Street.

Time commitment

Members should expect to spend 3 to 4 hours per month on board business.

Attendance requirement

Members may miss no more than four consecutive meetings wthout obtaining leave of absence from the committee. Membership will be terminated following the fourth such absence.

Membership

The board consists of nine members who are appointed by City Council.

Members must not be:

• A member of City Council.
• An employee of the City of Vancouver.
• A licensee or other user of any civic theatre.
• An officer, director, or employee of a licensee or other user.

Members can be reappointed and may serve an unlimited number of terms.

Prospective members

Before being appointed, members must have lived in Metro Vancouver (formerly Greater Vancouver Regional District) for at least 6 months, or be eligible to vote in a municipal election in Vancouver.

Members

Terms end December 1, 2024, or until successors appointed

• Ann-Marie Copping, Chair
• Jake Anthony
• Frank Durnford
• Wendy Soobis, Vice-Chair

Terms end December 3, 2023, or until successors appointed

• Diane Brown
• Adrian Fischer
• Mike Vulgaris
• Donna Wong-Juliani
• Anna Hagan

Board member Emeritus:

• Rob Haynes

Liaisons

• City Council:  Councillor Peter Meiszner
• Staff:  Natalie Lue, Director, Vancouver Civic Theatres

2024 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2023 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2022 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2021 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2020 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2019 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2018 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2017 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2016 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2015 meetings, agendas, and minutes

 2014 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2013 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2012 meetings, agendas, and minutes

2017 in Review

An overview of the Board's 2017 accomplishments and future goals as presented at the Council of Council's on October 12, 2017.

• View the poster PDF file

2017 - 2018 Work Plan

The 2017 - 2018 Work Plan summarizes the high priority objectives for the committee term and establishes an action plan to achieve those objectives.

• View the Work Plan PDF file (44 KB)