The Citizen's Assembly Standing Committee was established in accordance with Section 141 of the Community Charter to make recommendations to Council on the establishment of the governance structure and mandate of an appointed Citizens' Assembly.
Terms of Reference for Citizens Assembly Standing Committee
Terms of Reference for Joint Council Sub-Committee
Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly on Municipal Amalgamation
The Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly (VSCA) on Municipal Amalgamation is mailing out 10,000 invitations to randomly selected households in both municipalities in search of volunteers for the forthcoming Assembly.
Any resident of Victoria or Saanich whose household receives an invitation and is 16 years of age or older is eligible to volunteer and serve on the Citizens’ Assembly. 48 respondents will be randomly selected by civic lottery in a way that broadly represents the diversity of each municipality.
Members of the Assembly will help shape the future of our great region and perform an important civic duty. As a member of the Assembly you will:
➡️ Learn about municipal affairs, governance and services
➡️ Share your perspectives on the issues and our region
➡️ Hear from a diverse group of experts in civic affairs
➡️ Deliberate on the pros and cons of amalgamation
➡️ Work towards consensus on key recommendations
➡️ Draft a report for both councils to consider
The Citizens’ Assembly is tasked with exploring the costs, benefits and disadvantages of amalgamation between the two municipalities, and making a recommendation to councils. The Assembly will meet for eight full-day Saturday sessions, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., between September 2024 and April 2025.
The deadline to respond is May 30, 2024.
Learn more at victoriasaanich.ca.
MASS LBP is running the Victoria Saanich Citizens’ Assembly at arms-length from both municipalities to safeguard the independence of the process. All comments and questions related to the Victoria Saanich Citizens’ Assembly should be directed to info@victoriasaanich.ca or via phone at 1-833-319-1901.