Advisory Bodies

Volunteer for Council Appointed Advisory Bodies in 2023

There are many opportunities to participate in your local government through Council appointments to serve on various committees created to address specific areas of civic concern.

If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, in an unpaid capacity, download the application form that lists the Advisory Bodies looking for volunteers in 2023. Contact the appropriate Staff Liaison for further information or with any questions.

Volunteers are invited to apply now for the following 2023 vacancies:

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Advisory Committee on the Environment
• Advisory Design Panel
• Aquatic Advisory Board
• Board of Variance
• Child Care Development Advisory Committee
• Community Services Advisory Committee
• Economic Advisory Committee
• Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee
• Gateway Theatre Society Board
• Heritage Commission
• Intercultural Advisory Committee
• Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee
• Public Art Advisory Committee
• Public Library Board
• Seniors Advisory Committee
• Sister City Advisory Committee
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Aeronautical Noise Management Advisory Committee
• Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Environmental Advisory Committee
  

Citizen Appointment to an Advisory Committee Application 2023

All vacancies are advertised in the local newspapers. Interested persons are invited to submit an application and resume to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office, no later than Monday, October 3, 2022.

Printed copies of the application form are available by contacting the City Clerk’s office by email at cityclerk@richmond.ca or by phone at 604-276-4007.

Note: The submit function in the Advisory Body Application form is only compatible using the Internet Explorer browser. For other browsers, download, save the form to your desktop and email your completed application and resume to cityclerk@richmond.ca.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Membership: 12 members, including 7 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: The purpose of the Accessibility Advisory Committee is to act as a resource and provide advice to City Council to support the advancement of accessibility in Richmond, so people with disabilities are able to participate fully in all aspects of community life. Terms of Reference: Under development

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Melanie Burner - 604-276-4390

Advisory Committee on the Environment

Membership: 10 citizen appointees Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To advise Council on environmental issues of concern to the community, and to promote effective means to achieve a sustainable environment.

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Babak Behnia - 604-204-8639

Advisory Design Panel

Membership: 9 representatives from professional associations
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: The membership of the Advisory Design Panel is nominated by designated associations and then, the members are appointed by Council. The Advisory Design Panel considers and makes recommendations to staff with regard to the design, landscaping and site planning of new development within the City, with the exception of single-family, small multi-family and some industrial development.

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Viren Kalianpur- 604-247-4620

Aquatic Advisory Board

Membership: 9 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To work with City staff to develop a policy framework for service standards, operating hours, fees and charges, scheduling and marketing of Richmond's four aquatic facilities.

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Kirsten Close - 604-238-8041

BC Athletic Commission

Effective May 30, 2013 the British Columbia Athletic Commissioner oversees the conduct of professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) events throughout the Province of BC. The Athletic Commissioner is committed to the safety and integrity of professional boxing and MMA. The Commissioner can be contacted toll free at 1-855-952-6760 or Athletic.Commissioner@gov.bc.ca. Within the City of Richmond, contact Todd Gross, Director, Parks Services at 604-247-4942.

Board of Variance

Membership: 5 citizen appointees

Length of Term: 3 year term

Mandate: To hear appeals against the provisions of the Richmond Zoning & Development Bylaw in circumstances of hardship, usually in connection with the siting of buildings or additions in relation to the boundaries of the property on which they are located.

Board of Variance Bylaw No. 9259

Staff Liaison: Claudia Jesson - 604-276-4006

Child Care Development Advisory Committee

Membership: 12 citizen appointees

Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To achieve the development of quality, affordable and accessible child care in the City.

Terms of Reference
Child Care Development Advisory Committee - 2022 Annual Report
Child Care Development Advisory Committee - 2023 Work Program

Richmond Seniors Advisory Committee - 2022 Annual Report

Staff Liaison: Chris Duggan - 604-204-8621

Community Services Advisory Committee

Membership: 2 citizen appointees

Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To encourage and promote social policies and community services that contribute to the general health, welfare and quality of life of Richmond residents.

RCSAC Charter

RCSAC Operating Policies & Procedures

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee - 2022 Annual Report

Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee - 2023 Work Program

Staff Liaison: Dorothy Jo - 604-276-4391

Economic Advisory Committee

Membership: 13 citizen appointees

Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide Council with feedback and advice on economic development strategic planning issues and initiatives.

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Jill Shirey - 604-247-4682

Food Security and Agricultural Advisory Committee
Membership: 10 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To provide information, options and recommendations to Council on agricultural and food security issues referred by Council; to review development proposals that are in or adjacent to agricultural areas; to assist Council and City staff in implementing the Agricultural Viability Strategy; to enhance public education and awareness of agricultural and food security issues; and to liaise with other levels of government to address agricultural viability issues.

Terms of Reference

Staff Liaison: Steven De Sousa - 604-204-8529


Gateway Theatre Society Board
Membership: 10 members (6 members appointed by Council)
Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To enrich the quality of life in Richmond and surrounding communities by creating outstanding professional theatre and a dynamic hub for the performing arts.

2020-2021 Annual Report

Staff Liaison: Camilla Tibbs - 604-270-6500

Heritage Commission

Membership: 6 citizen appointees

Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To advise Council on heritage conservation and promotion matters and undertake and provide support for activities that benefit and advance heritage in the City.

Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7906

Staff Liaison: Minhee Park - 604-276-4188

Intercultural Advisory Committee

Membership: 18 citizen appointees

Length of Term: 2 year term

Mandate: To enhance intercultural harmony and strengthen intercultural co-operation in Richmond.

Terms of Reference
Intercultural Advisory Committee - 2022 Annual Report
Intercultural Advisory Committee - 2023 Work Program

Staff Liaison: Peggy Chen - 604-276-4104


Minoru Centre for Active Living Program Committee
Membership: 4 citizen appointees
Length of Term: 2 year term