Boards and Committees
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.
Board and Committee meetings are open to the public and will continue to be conducted by video conference, using the Cisco Webex platform until December 31, 2022, as the Municipality transitions back to in person meetings. Meetings will continue to be streamed live at www.northcowichan.ca/meetings to provide the public with the ability to hear and/or watch and hear the proceedings.
Notice of, and agendas for, meetings 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. Notices will identify whether the meeting will be conducted in person or virtually. The meeting minutes are provided for information purposes in the next regularly scheduled Council meeting Consent Agenda for Council's review and consideration of any resulting recommendations.
Select Committees
Council establishes select committees to inquire into or consider any matter and then report its findings and opinions to Council. At least one member of a select committee must be a member of Council.
- Environmental Advisory Committee - the Environmental Advisory Committee will advise Council on the Climate Action and Energy Plan (CAEP); other environmental matters, such as natural areas, watershed protection, air quality, climate adaptation; and any emerging issues referred by Council.
- Forestry Advisory Committee - the Forestry Advisory Committee will provide Council with advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to the North Cowichan Municipal Forest Reserve.
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. At least half of the members of a standing committee must be members of Council.
- Economic Development Committee [to be established]
Boards and Panels
- Joint Utilities Board (governed by Duncan-North Cowichan Joint Utilities Agreement Bylaw 1977)
- Board of Variance - All Board of Variance Hearings are being held electronically until further notice.
Cowichan Valley Regional District Board
Municipal Director, Mayor Rob Douglas
Municipal Director, Councillor Christopher Justice
Municipal Director, Councillor Tek Manhas
Municipal Director, Councillor Debra Toporowski
Alternates:
Alternate Director #1 Councillor Chris Istace
Alternate Director #2 Councillor Mike Caljouw
Alternate Director #3 Councillor Bruce Findlay
External Liaison Appointments (Voting Members)
Advisory Committee on Disability Issues (City of Duncan) | |
Councillor Bruce Findlay | Alternate Councillor Christopher Justice |
Cowichan Valley Regional District's Cowichan Centre Commission | |
Councillor Mike Caljouw Councillor Bruce Findlay Councillor Chris Istace |
Alternate Councillor Christopher Justice Alternate Councillor Debra Toporowski Alternate Councillor Tek Manhas |
Cowichan Valley Regional District's Sports Tourism Grant Sub-Committee | |
Councillor Tek Manhas |
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Tourism Advisory Committee (City of Duncan) | |
Councillor Mike Caljouw | Alternate Councillor Debra Toporowski |
Vancouver Island Regional Library Board | |
Councillor Tek Manhas | Alternate Councillor Christopher Justice |
External Liaison Appointments (Non-Voting Members)
Councillor Tek Manhas |
Councillor Chris Istace |
Chemainus Festival of Murals Society | Cowichan Communities Health Network |
Councillor Chris Istace |
Councillor Christopher Justice |
Councillor Bruce Findlay |
Councillor Christopher Justice |
Maple Bay Community Association | |
Councillor Tek Manhas | Councillor Debra Toporowski |
Somenos Management Committee | |
Councillor Mike Caljouw | Councillor Mike Caljouw |
Quamichan Watershed Stewardship Society | |
Councillor Debra Toporowski |