Public Safety Committee

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Public Safety Committee is to provide a forum for engaged citizens to discuss concerns and propose solutions that would serve to enhance safety and security within the City of Nanaimo. The Public Safety Committee will advise Council on strategic and policy initiatives related to the City's provision of public safety programs with a goal of maintaining and enhancing a safe and healthy community.

The Committee will:

Discuss and provide recommendations to Council related to:
- residential and commercial business safety
- public nuisance matters
- graffiti and vandalism
- vehicular crime
- traffic safety
- enhancing public safety and security
- fire safety
Review and provide recommendations to Council regarding community safety concerns
Receive information from groups and agencies dedicated to community safety, including the Nanaimo RCMP, Nanaimo Fire Rescue and City of Nanaimo Bylaw Services
Support advocacy work relating to public safety including integrated enforcement, social responses and the protection of vulnerable persons
Discuss issues referred to the Committee by Council, the CAO, GM's or Directors
Work with Council to increase public awareness and education on matters related to public safety and security

MEMBERSHIP:

The Committee shall be comprised of eleven (11) voting members:

Two (2) members of Council
Nine (9) members-at-large

ELIGIBILITY:

The members at large shall be appointed by resolution of Council and all residents are eligible to apply. Members of the Committee shall:

Reflect a broad cross-section of City of Nanaimo residents
Be appointed on the basis of their availability, experience and expertise and not as formal representatives of particular organizations
Have no conflict of interest with Council or the Committee and should advise the members when a potential conflict may exist on a specific issue and recuse themselves

MEETING FREQUENCY:

Meetings will be held once every two months. In addition to regularly scheduled meetings, the Committee can meet upon call of the Chair.

STAFF SUPPORT:

The following City Departments may provide support to the Committee in accordance with the City of Nanaimo Committee Operating Guidelines:

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
Legislative Services and Communications
Parks, Recreation and Culture
Engineering and Public Works
Community Planning
Nanaimo Police Support Services
Nanaimo Fire Rescue & Emergency Management
Bylaw and Parking Services
Other Staff as required

OBSERVERS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS:

Non-voting representatives may be invited to attend the meeting specific to topics of shared interest. All regular meetings are open to the public.

MEETING INFORMATION:

To view meeting agendas and minutes please visit the Meetings Documents and Videos Page.

Live stream video will become available once the meeting has started.

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