Committees and Commissions

The Mayor and Council establish committees, commissions and other advisory bodies from time-to-time to handle matters that are brought before it for consideration. All input, decisions and recommendations received from its advisory bodies are subject to Council approval or formal ratification.

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public. Notice of, and agendas for, meetings of committees and commissions are posted on the Municipality's website and on the Municipal Hall public notice board a minimum of 72 hours before the time of the meeting. If you are inquiring about a Committee meeting, please check our meeting calendar for upcoming meetings. The minutes of committee and commission meetings are forwarded to the next regularly-scheduled Council meeting for Council's review, and consideration of any resulting recommendations.

Committee Vacancies

Some committees include public appointees, however, no applications are being taken at this time. For future vacancies please complete an application form.

Advisory Committees

Council establishes select committees to inquire into or consider any matter and then report its findings and opinions to council. North Cowichan's Select Committees Bylaw guides the establishment, structure, general procedures and terms of reference for the following advisory committees:

• Agricultural Advisory

• Chemainus Advisory Committee

• Climate Change Advisory Committee

• Community Planning Advisory Committee

• Economic Development Advisory Committee

• Forestry Advisory Committee

• Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee

• Sports Wall of Fame Nomination Committee

Standing Committees

The Mayor may establish a standing committee for any matter that the mayor believes would be better managed and regulated by means of such a committee. Matters are referred to the committee and then the committee reports back to council with or without a recommendation.

• Communications Committee

• Protective Services Committee

Commissions

• Joint Utilities Board

• Athletic Commission (governed by the Athletic Commission Bylaw)

External Liaison Appointments

B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
    Councillor Jennifer Woike

Chemainus Festival of Murals Society
    Mayor Jon Lefebure

Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce
    Mayor Jon Lefebure

Tourism Advisory Committee (City of Duncan)
    Councillor Ruth Hartmann

Cowichan Lodge Redevelopment Committee
    Councillor Barb Lines

Cowichan Region Community Policing Advisory Committee
    Councillor Al Siebring

Cowichan Success-By-Six
    Councillor Kate Marsh

Cowichan Valley Regional District Board
    Mayor Jon Lefebure (Kate Marsh, Alternate)
    Councillor Ruth Hartmann (Jennifer Woike, Alternate)
    Councillor Barb Lines (Al Siebring, Alternate)

Community Safety Advisory Commission (CVRD)

Crofton Community Centre Society
    Councillor Barb Lines, Liaison

Duncan - Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
    Councillor Ruth Hartmann

Islands Agricultural Show Steering Committee
    Councillor Jennifer Woike

Island Savings Centre Commission 
    Councillor Al Siebring (John Koury, Alternate)
    Councillor Barb Lines (Kate Marsh, Alternate)
    Councillor Jennifer Woike (Ruth Hartmann, Alternate)

Maple Bay Community Association
    Councillor Al Siebring (Barb Lines, Alternate)

Mayor's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (City of Duncan)
    Councillor John Koury

Health Advisory Committee (CVRD)
    Councillor Barb Lines

Social Planning Cowichan Board
    Councillor Kate Marsh

Somenos Management Committee
    Councillor Kate Marsh

Vancouver Island Regional Library Board
    Councillor Kate Marsh (John Koury, Alternate)