Committees & Boards

Municipal Appointments to Advisory Committees, Board, and Foundation

2025 Committee List

2026 Committee List

Apply to an Advisory Committee

The District of Saanich is accepting applications from residents interested in participating in local government by serving as a member of the Advisory Design Panel or Board of Variance. Individuals interested in being considered for an appointment must apply online by submitting the Application for Appointment form and résumé

Please click here to apply.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  4:30 P.M., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026.

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