Saanich Police Board

The Board

The municipal police board is the governing body of the independent municipal police department and provides a vital link between the police and the community they serve.

Membership of the Police Board:

  • Mayor, as Chair
  • 1 representative appointed by Saanich Council
  • Up to 5 representatives appointed by the Province (Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council) 

Duties and Functions:

  • Policy Development
  • Hiring a Chief Constable
  • Budgeting
  • Collective Bargaining
  • Community Relations

For more information about the Saanich Police Board, please refer to the Saanich Police Department website.

Additional information on Police Boards are available on the Provincial government website.