What is a committee?
Committees are established by Council to assist and provide opportunities for public involvement in municipal matters. Committees are advisory in nature and function within the authority set out in their Terms of Reference or by Establishment Bylaw. When citizen representatives are appointed, they serve in a voluntary capacity and bring local knowledge, expertise and experience to specific areas of municipal concern. Committees support Council in other ways as well – through fostering the spirit of volunteerism in the community, extending the capability of Council and staff to take on additional tasks and inviting community input, commitment and support throughout the process.
Committee meetings are open to the public, unless the topic relates to a subject included in Section 90 of the Community Charter. In such cases, meetings will be closed to the public. Minutes of each committee meeting are included in Council agenda packages for information and recommendations.
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Considering applying to join a Committee of Council?
Download the Committee Volunteer Application form and submit it either in person, via mail, or email to: committees@bimbc.ca. You may also obtain a paper copy of the application form Bowen Island Municipality at 580 Bowen Island Trunk Road.
Council will consider applications in a Closed meeting and if you are appointed, you will need to read the Committee Code of Conduct and sign and submit our Volunteer Agreement.
For more information on how Committees work, check out our Committee Resource Handbook.
Thank you for your interest in serving our community!