Municipal Appointments to Advisory Committees, Board, and Foundation
2025 Advisory Committee Application
Saanich is currently accepting applications from residents for vacancies on the following committees:
- Accessibility and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Committee
- Saanich Heritage Foundation
- Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee
Youth aged 16-24 years are encouraged to apply for the one Youth Representative position on Advisory Committees. Youth members are full voting committee members.
SAANICH POLICE BOARD
Saanich residents interested in community service through the Saanich Police Board are invited to submit an application and accompanying resume. There is one vacancy on the Board, and the appointment will be effective March 1, 2025, for an anticipated two-year term, as determined by the Province of British Columbia. Additional information about the Police Board, such as its role and responsibilities, is available on the Province of British Columbia’s website at www.gov.bc.ca and also on the Saanich Police website at www.saanichpolice.ca
HOW TO APPLY: Saanich residents interested in being considered for an appointment must provide a résumé and complete the above Application for Appointment form.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 P.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Submit to the Legislative Services Division, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, B.C., V8X 2W7, or by e-mail: council@saanich.ca.
Advisory Committees
- Council establishes Advisory Committees
- Most include one Council member as Chair
Standing Committees
- The Mayor establishes Standing Committees for special purposes
- The Mayor appoints all the members of a Standing Committee with at least half being Council members
Statutory Boards and Authorities
- Created through provincial and federal legislation
- Each board and authority has a unique function within the municipal framework
Technical Committees
- Administrative
- Deal with specific technical matters
