Saanich has many committees and boards, most of which advise Council.
There are three primary types of committees (standing, select and advisory) that the Mayor or the Mayor and Council may establish. There are also statutory boards and authorities that senior levels of government establish.
Municipal Appointments to Advisory Committees
If you would like to serve your community, you can apply in the Fall when we advertise for new members to sit on one of our committees in areas such as:
- Arts and heritage
- Transportation and pedestrian mobility
- Environment
- Parks and recreation
Types of Committees
Advisory Committees
- Council establishes them
- Most include one Council member as Chair
Standing Committees
- The Mayor establishes them for special purposes
- The Mayor appoints all the members of a standing committee
- At least half are Council members
- The Finance, Audit and Personnel Committee is the only existing Standing Committee
Statutory Boards and Authorities
- Created through provincial and federal legislation
- Each board and authority has a unique function within the municipal framework
Technical Committees
- Administrative
- Deal with specific technical matters
- May include a Council member as Chair or liaison
