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Committees

Volunteer Committees

Volunteer Committees and Commissions

There are many opportunities to participate in your local government through Council appointments to serve on various municipal Committees and Commissions.

Committees and Commissions provide important advice and recommendations to Council on matters related to their mandate or referred to them by Council. Other sources that inform Council’s governance decisions and plans include input from the public and staff, and all applicable policies, plans, regulations and legislation.

A complete list of Oak Bay’s current Committees and Commissions (or Advisory Bodies) is provided below. Oak Bay’s Advisory Bodies typically meet monthly, except for August and December, subject to there being business items to discuss. (Note that during the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings may be conducted electronically or in-person where possible, with strict adherence to the District’s safety plans). The anticipated volunteer commitment is approximately 5 hours per month to prepare for and attend meetings.

For more detailed information:

review the Advisory Body Terms of Reference and Establishing Bylaws by clicking on the relevant link below
view the Committee and Commission Policy
View the Council Procedures Bylaw - Committee and Commission procedures outlined in Part 11

Upcoming Vacancies

Please note, the term for these vacancies begins January 1, 2025. Please apply by 4:30 pm on October 21, 2024

Advisory Design Panel (3 members)	Provides professional and community advice to assist Council and Staff in evaluating the design merits of select development applications
Advisory Planning Commission (5 members)	Advises Council on matters respecting land use, community planning and more.
Parks, Recreation and Culture (5 members)	Provides a community perspective and advice to Council on Parks, Recreation and Culture matters.
Heritage Commission (3 members)	Advises Council on a range of community heritage matters
Accessibility Advisory Committee (5 members)	Work to help to improve the livability, inclusivity and accessibility for persons with disabilities who live, work and play in Oak Bay. Please note that we are currently seeking an Indigenous member for the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

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*Applications will close on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

Related Organizations

The District of Oak Bay also appoints volunteer members to the following organizations. When available, vacancies for these organizations will be advertised on this page.