Vancouver Economic Commission Board of Directors

The Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) is a non-profit agency of the City of Vancouver that works to strengthen the city's economic future by:

Helping retain and expand existing businesses
Attracting new business and investment by working with other organizations
Researching the business environment
Making policy recommendations to City Council

The Board of Directors helps run the commission.

Find out how the VEC connects local and international businesses

Meeting frequency

The board meets quarterly. Meetings are closed to the public.

Time commitment

In addition to regular board meetings, members are expected to participate in at least one of three standing committees, and an additional ad-hoc committee or task group.

Membership

Voting members are appointed by City Council.

The commission has a maximum of five voting members, and two members of the Vancouver City Council may be appointed as non-voting members. Voting members are appointed by City Council for 3-year terms.

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

Eligibility

Members must have experience or skills that will contribute directly to the economic development goals set by the commission.

Current Board of Directors

Sahu Johnston, Chair
Patrice Impey
Paul Mochrie

Liaison

Staff: Karen Levitt, Director, Business Planning Secretariat

Resources for advisory committee 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 2SLGBTQ+
Code of Conduct Policy (228 KB)
Sets minimum expectations for the behaviour of Council officials and advisory body members in carrying out their functions
Guidelines for Advisory Bodies (260 KB)
Explains the roles and responsibilities of members and liaisons and provides an overview of member procedures
Diversity on Advisory Bodies (30 KB)
Establishes targets to achieve diverse demographic composition on advisory bodies.
Procedure Bylaw (206 KB)
Regulates the procedures of Council and its committees and other bodies

Contact the Vancouver Economic Commission

Mailing address
1055 West Georgia St
Suite #2480
Box 11102
Vancouver, BC V6E 3P3

Phone: 604-632-9688
Toll-free: 1-866-632-9668

Fax: 604-632-9788

info@vancouvereconomic.com