Committees and Commissions
The Mayor and Council establish committees, commissions and other advisory bodies from time-to-time to handle matters that are brought before it for consideration. All input, decisions and recommendations received from its advisory bodies are subject to Council approval or formal ratification.
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are open to the public. Notice of, and agendas for, meetings of committees and commissions are posted on the Municipality's website and on the Municipal Hall public notice board a minimum of 72 hours before the time of the meeting. If you are inquiring about a Committee meeting, please check our meeting calendar for upcoming meetings, or view the proposed meeting date calendar for 2018 Council and Committee Schedule [PDF - 143 KB]. The minutes of committee and commission meetings are forwarded to the next regularly-scheduled Council meeting for Council's review, and consideration of any resulting recommendations.
Please see the Committee Handbook [PDF - 221 KB] for further information on North Cowichan Committees, roles and expectations of committee members, and meeting guidelines.
Advisory Committees
Council establishes select committees to inquire into or consider any matter and then report its findings and opinions to council. North Cowichan's Select Committees Bylaw [PDF - 112 KB] guides the establishment, structure, general procedures and terms of reference for the following advisory committees:
- Agricultural Advisory Committee
- Audit Committee
- Chemainus Advisory Committee
- Community Planning Advisory Committee
- Environmental Advisory Committee
- Forestry Advisory Committee
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee
- Sports Wall of Fame Nomination Committee
Standing Committees
The Mayor may establish a standing committee for any matter that the mayor believes would be better managed and regulated by means of such a committee. Matters are referred to the committee and then the committee reports back to council with or without a recommendation.
- Protective Services Committee
- Public Works Committee
Commissions
- Joint Utilities Board
- Athletic Commission (governed by the Athletic Commission Bylaw)
2018 Committee Appointment List [PDF - 94 KB]
External Liaison Appointments
B.C. Forest Discovery Centre
Councillor Tom Walker
Chemainus Festival of Murals Society
Mayor Jon Lefebure
Chemainus & District Chamber of Commerce
Councillor Al Siebring
Tourism Advisory Committee (City of Duncan)
Mayor Jon Lefebure
Alternate: Councillor Kate Marsh
Cowichan Communities Health Network
Councillor Kate Marsh
Cowichan Region Community Policing Advisory Committee Society
Councillor Tom Walker
Cowichan Success-By-Six
Councillor Kate Marsh
Cowichan Valley Regional District Board
Mayor Jon Lefebure (Chair)
Councillor Tom Walker
Councillor Kate Marsh
Alternates in order:
Councillor Rob Douglas
Councillor Al Siebring
Councillor Maeve Maguire
Cowichan Valley Regional Community Safety Advisory Committee
Councillor Kate Marsh
Crofton Community Centre Society
Councillor Rob Douglas
Duncan - Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
Mayor Jon Lefebure
Islands Agricultural Show Steering Committee
Councillor Al Siebring
Island Corridor Foundation Local Government Liaison Committee
Mayor Jon Lefebure
Island Savings Centre Commission
Mayor Jon Lefebure
Councillor Tom Walker
Councillor Al Siebring
Alternates in order:
Councillor Rob Douglas
Councillor Kate Marsh
Councillor Maeve Maguire
Maple Bay Community Association
Councillor Maeve Maguire
Mayor's Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (City of Duncan)
Councillor Tom Walker
Social Planning Cowichan Board
Councillor Kate Marsh
Somenos Management Committee
Councillor Rob Douglas
Vancouver Island Regional Library Board
Councillor Tom Walker
Alternate: Councillor Maeve Maguire
