Council Committees and Boards

Saanich has a large number of committees and boards, most of which are advisory to Council. There are three primary types of committees (standing, select and advisory) that are established by the Mayor or the Mayor and Council.  There are also statutory boards and authorities established by senior levels of government. To have a complete list mailed or faxed to you phone the Legislative Division at (250) 475-1775, e-mail us at clerksec@saanich.ca, or download a copy (PDF 81KB).

Municipal Appointments to Advisory Committees

Each year in the late fall the Mayor and Council appoint citizens to serve as representatives on various committees and organizations.  Anyone interested in being considered for an appointment should first contact the Legislative Division at (250) 475-1775 before submitting an application form (PDF 15KB).

Advisory Committees

• Advisory Design Panel
• Arts, Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Advisory Committee
• Cedar Hill Golf Course Advisory Committee
• Environmental Advisory Committee
• Healthy Saanich Advisory Committee
• Parks, Trails and Recreation Advisory Committee
• Planning, Transportation and Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Significant Tree Advisory Committee

Standing Committees

• Finance and Personnel Standing Committee

Boards, Authorities and Other Committees

• Board of Variance
• Peninsula Agricultural Commission
• Police Board
• Saanich Heritage Foundation
• Victoria Airport Authority

Technical Committees

• Administrative Traffic Committee
• Public Safety and Emergency Planning Committee

Advisory Committees form the majority of Saanich's committees as is the common practice in many municipalities.  These committees, including mandate and membership, are established by Council and most include one Council member as Chair.

Standing Committees are those established by the Mayor for matters considered to be better regulated and managed by means of such committees. The Mayor appoints all members of a standing committee.  At least one-half the members must be Council members.  The Finance and Personnel Committee is the only existing standing committee.

Statutory Boards and Authorities are created and regulated through provincial and federal legislation. Each Board and Authority has a unique function within the Municipal framework.

Technical Committees are administrative committees that deal with specific technical matters.  Technical committees may include a Council member as Chair or as a liaison.

Select Committees are appointed to consider or inquire into any matter and to report their findings and opinions to the Council. Select committees may be made up of only Councillors or a combination of Councillors, members of the public, and/or staff. Select committees are meant to be finite in nature and tend to be the Task Forces that are appointed from time to time.