Boards and Committees

Select Committee Operating Guidelines

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness

The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness is to promote social and political equity within existing and proposed City plans, policies, bylaws and infrastructure and make recommendations to ensure that they are inclusive and accommodating to citizens of all ages, abilities and walks of life.
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Board of Variance

The BOV can grant variances to relax zoning regulations, servicing requirements, and tree protection requirements, extend non-conforming uses, or reconstruct a non-conforming building.
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Design Advisory Panel

The Design Advisory Panel (DAP) is an advisory committee to Council made up of design professionals and members of the general public
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Economic Development Task Force

The purpose of the Economic Development Task Force is to oversee the creation of the new Economic Development Strategy and to fully develop the ownership, funding, governance, staffing and other elements of the City-owned Nanaimo Prosperity Agency.
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Environment Committee

The purpose of the Environment Committee is to offer innovative ideas and provide advice (information, options, and recommendations) to Council on climate change, green technology, energy efficiency, urban forestry, and other topics associated with environmental sustainability in the City of Nanaimo.
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Finance and Audit Committee

The purpose of the Committee is to assist Council in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities over the finances of the City of Nanaimo in accordance with provisions of the Community Charter.
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Governance and Priorities Committee

The purpose of the Governance and Priorities Committee is to enable members of Council to review upcoming and important issues with members of City Staff. The Governance and Priorities Committee will include all members of Council and is intended to be an open forum for more robust discussion and debate on selected topics and where guests and subject matter experts can be invited to participate in the discussion.
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Health and Housing Task Force

The Health and Housing Task Force was created to address the health and housing crisis in our community.
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Mayor's Task Force on Recovery and Resilience

The purpose of the Mayor's Task Force on Recovery and Resilience is to support the community and provide recommendations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nanaimo Mayor's Leaders' Table

Consistent with the 2020 Mayor’s Task Force on Recovery and Resilience Recommendations, establish a Mayor’s Leaders’ Table to advise, inform and collaborate across the community to further Nanaimo’s opportunities and address challenges.
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Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council

Nanaimo Youth Advisory Committee (NYAC) provides Mayor and Council with a youth perspective on municipal issues.
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Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

When a parcel tax is to be imposed for the first time, a parcel tax roll review panel must be established to consider any concerns respecting the parcel tax roll.
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Special District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee

The Special District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee is to provide formal collaboration and communication between the City of Nanaimo, District of Lantzville and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Electoral Areas A, B and C in relation to the provision of Sport Field and Recreation Services.
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Committee Meeting Summaries

Here you will find a rundown of the decisions made at each Committee meeting. Summaries are typically posted the day after each meeting, provided there are recommendations to go to Council.
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Last updated: December 2, 2021

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Boards and Committees

Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness

Board of Variance

Design Advisory Panel

Economic Development Task Force

Environment Committee

Finance and Audit Committee

Governance and Priorities Committee

Health and Housing Task Force

Mayor's Task Force on Recovery and Resilience

Nanaimo Mayor's Leaders' Table

Nanaimo Youth Advisory Council

Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel

Special District 68 Sports Field and Recreation Committee

Committee Meeting Summaries

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