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:

Upcoming Vacancies

Please apply by 4:30 pm on January 30, 2025

Advisory Design Panel (1 member) Provides professional and community advice to assist Council and Staff in evaluating the design merits of select development applications
Heritage Commission (1 member) Advises Council on a range of community heritage matters
Provincial Court – Family Court Committee - Publicly Appointed Alternate Liaison;(1 members)

This if for the position of an alternate voting member from the public for a term to expire December 31, 2026. This is a Capital Regional District committee that meets monthly on the last Thursday of the month 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

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*Applications will close on Monday, January 30, 2025

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.