Council Committees
Council committees are created under the Community Charter to provide an opportunity for members of the public to work collaboratively and provide advice on matters referred to them by Council through their Terms of Reference.
Current Active Committees
Accessibility Committee
The purpose of the Accessibility Committee is to assist in identifying barriers to individuals in, or interacting with, the District of Vanderhoof and advise on how to remove and prevent those barriers.
This Committee shall:
- prepare an Accessibility Plan for the District, identifying and providing recommendations to prevent or remove barriers that limit the full participation of individuals with disabilities while interacting with the District in various ways including, but not limited to, service delivery, built environment, information and communication, transportation, and employment;
- establish a mechanism to receive, review, and respond to public feedback on accessibility-related issues;
- suggest policies and programs to ensure the needs of current and future residents with disabilities are considered and to educate and inform public on matters affecting residents with disabilities;
- draft and implement periodic reviews and updates of the District’s Accessibility Plan;
- provide initiatives that will improve accessibility and inclusion in Vanderhoof; and
- promote accessibility and inclusivity within District departments, municipal events, and District operations.
Accessibility Terms of Reference
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee will stay informed of environmental activities including, but not limited to, airshed and air quality, the Nechako watershed, solid waste and recycling, and brownfields impacts in Vanderhoof.
The Committee shall provide advice, recommendations, and initiatives for:
- the protection, conservation, and enhancement of airshed in Vanderhoof in accordance with the British Columbia provincial air quality standard PM 2.5;
- the preservation and enhancement of the Nechako watershed;
- innovative solutions and advocacy regarding brownfields in Vanderhoof; and
- the management, and where necessary, improvement of solid waste and recycling in Vanderhoof.
Environment Terms of Reference
Interagency Committee
As Council has a strong interest in the challenges and needs that affect the municipality and will work collaboratively with community stakeholders on those challenges and needs, the Committee shall work collaboratively on initiatives benefiting the community, as required.
The Committee shall explore the needs of the community regarding:
- housing, homelessness and warming/cooling spaces;
- mental health support;
- health services;
- expanding the public’s knowledge of available services; and
- support for men’s health services.
Interagency Terms of Reference
Interested in participating in a committee?
We encourage residents to participate in committees on subject matters they are passionate about. Please fill out an application form to be added to our Committee Member Index. While we may not have space for new committee members at this time, we will keep your information on file in case there is a vacancy.
Application Forms
Task Forces
When the need arises, the Mayor’s office will ask for community members to join a task force, a group that works together for a set amount of time to work on a single defined task or issue.
There are no Task Forces at this time.
Interested in applying for the Task Force?
Please fill out the form below with all required information, and click submit to complete your application. The Deputy Corporate Officer will be in touch on the status of your application.
