Residents interested in volunteering for municipal committees, commissions and boards will find their overall purpose, duties and membership requirements listed below. Applications are accepted in November, except in an election year, for opportunities that are available beginning in January of each year. Please note there may not be opening for all committees noted below.
Board of Variance The Board of Variance is an avenue for appeal of the interpretation and the strict application of certain local government provisions and regulations in specific circumstances defined in the legislation. It functions separately from the local government that established it and has its own authority under the Community Charter.
Arts and Culture Committee The aim of the Arts & Culture Committee is to provide City Council with advice and redommendations on matters related to arts and culture within the terms of the Council Commiittee bylaws policy.
City/CPR Community Advisory Panel The aim of the City/CPR Community Advisory Panel is to provide a forum for the exchange of information between the City of Port Moody and CPR.
Community Care Committee The aim of the Community Care Committee is to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on senior services and accessibility issues and related matters within the terms of the Council Committee System Policy.
Economic Development Committee The aim of the Economic Development Committee is to provide Council with advice and recommendations on strategic economic development directions and related matters within the terms of the Council Committee System Policy.
Environmental Protection Committee The aim of the Environmental Protection Committee is to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on environmental issues and within the terms of the Council Committee System Policy.
Land Use Committee The Land Use Committee aims to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on proposed land use changes and related matters.
Library Board The Board of Trustees Policy Manual is developed and/or approved by the Library Board of Trustees.
Transportation Committee The Transportation Committee aims to provide City Council with advice and recommendations on traffic and related issues.
Joint Family Court and Youth Justice Committee The ongoing duties and responsibilities of the Committee includes, amoung others, to have a positive influence in educating the public on issues related to Family Court and to consider and examine the resources of the community for family and children's matters.
Heritage Commission The Commission shall act as an advisory body to Council on matters relating to Port Moody's natural and cultural heritage resources including, heritage buildings, sites and neighbourhoods.
Parks and Recreation Commission The Commission shall act as an advisory body to Council regarding the public use and needs of amenities, facilities, programs, and services provided by the Community Services Department.
Port Moody Centennial Task Force The Task Force shall develop and recommend ideas for one or more events or activities that celebrate Port Moody's centennial in 2013. The Task Force will work with staff to ensure that activities fit with the schedule and timelines for the Cultural Capitals of Canada grant application.
Youth Focus Committee The Youth Focus Committee aims to provide City Council with advice and reccommendations on youth issues, strategies and initiatives.
