Municipal committees, boards and panels are groups of volunteers that meet to discuss and make decisions on issues that affect the community.
Are you interested in volunteering on a committee? Do you have a question or information you would like to pass on to one of the groups? We'd like to hear from you. Our contact information is below.
| Advisory Commission for Persons with Disabilities |
| This group of volunteers meets monthly to advise the District of Kitimat Council, staff and other committees of ideas for developing and helping plan a barrier-free community with a goal of improving the quality of life for all people.
Four members of the public and a member of Council make up this commission. |
| Housing Committee (HC) |
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The HC was established in April 2012. The mandate at the time was to complete a Housing Needs Assessment. The mandate has been expanded and extended to 2019. The Commitee has reviewed housing policies and projects developed up to and following the 2015 Housing Action Plan. Members make recommendations to Council for the annual budget, five year capital plan, Official Community Plan, and housing programs and policies. Committee members are selected by Council and include one person from each of the following agencies or interest groups:
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| Advisory Planning Commission (APC) |
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The Advisory Planning Commission (APC) is a volunteer panel that advises Council on development applications, Official Community Plan amendments, and other planning and land use matters. APC has nine members:
The Council and School Board representatives are non-voting members. |
| Board of Variance |
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The Board of Variance is an independant and quasi-judicial body that hears appeals from property owners who wish to change property siting requirements set by zoning regulations. The board has three members, all selected by Council. Board members must:
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| Downtown Design Panel |
| The Downtown Design Panel meets to review and make recommendations on downtown revitalization area development permit applications for new construction, exterior renovations on buildings and signs.
Development in the downtown area is encouraged to follow Downtown Design Guidelines and the approved colour palette. The Design Panel has four members:
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| Leisure Services Advisory Commission (LSAC) |
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LSAC makes recommendations to Council to enable the department to meet the community's changing recreational needs. Meeting discussions may include Leisure Services operations and recommendations on how they can be improved. Activities and roles of the commission:
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| Traffic Committee |
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The Traffic Committee helps the District of Kitimat with traffic issues and makes recommendations to Council to improve transportation in the community. The committee consists of:
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