11/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/08/2024 16:10
Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Join a civic committee today! Visit portmoody.ca/committees to learn more and apply online. Applications must be submitted by Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Port Moody's committees advise City Council on a wide variety of important topics and issues. Help shape Port Moody's future by sharing your unique perspective and working collaboratively with a diverse group of people. See below for a list of committees in need of members.
Applications are currently being accepted for the following civic committees:
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on issues related to Port Moody's arts, cultural, and heritage resources in an effort to align these important areas for the benefit of the City of the Arts. (This committee combines the former Arts and Culture Committee and the former Heritage Commission into one body.)
The Climate Action Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on ways in which the City can achieve carbon neutrality in corporate operations, and community energy and emission programs for residents and businesses, specifically through the reduction of GHG emissions.
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on strategic economic and tourism development directions and related matters. (This committee combines the former Economic Development Committee and the former Tourism Committee into one body.)
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee, new in 2023, provides Council with advice and recommendations on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility issues, strategies, and initiatives.
The Land Use Committee provides Council and the General Manager of Community Development with comments and advice on proposed land use changes.
The Parks and Environment Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on parks, recreation, and environmental issues. (This committee combines the former Parks and Recreation Commission and the Environmental Protection Committee into one body.)
The Seniors Focus Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on seniors' issues, strategies, and initiatives.
The Transportation Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on traffic and transportation issues and priorities.
This panel provides a forum for the exchange of information between the City of Port Moody and CPKC (formerly known as Canadian Pacific Railway).
If joining a committee isn't right for you but you'd like to get involved in other ways, please consider registering as a participant at Engage Port Moody. Engage Port Moody is our online public engagement hub where you can learn about current plans and projects, share your ideas, and provide feedback. Be sure to opt in to receive emails from the City of Port Moody so we can let you know about new engagement opportunities.