Committees & Commissions

Maple Ridge has many different committees and commissions. Explore the list below to learn about their roles and responsibilities.

Maple Ridge City Council is restructuring its advisory committees

to better align with Council’s strategic priorities, streamline operations, and enhance overall functionality. The changes, which follow a comprehensive review, aim to create a more effective governance structure and support Council’s long-term vision.

Effective in January following final Council approval on Dec. 10, the proposed changes consolidate eight existing committees into four new advisory bodies, each focused on specific strategic priorities. 

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If you would like to apply to join a Committee, please fill out an application form.

Committees & Commissions Application 

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The Mayor and Council are appointed to serve as directors, liaisons, or delegates to a number of agencies representing different levels of government, committees of Council, and external community groups. The guidelines for appointments and the roles and responsibilities of appointees can be found in Policy 3.10 and 3.11 (below).

Policy 3.10, Council and Staff Liaison Roles

Policy 3.11, Committees of Council

Fraser Valley Regional Library

Type(s)
Regional Government Boards & Committee Appointments
The Fraser Valley Regional Library provides governance of the Fraser Valley Regional Library system.

Mayors' Council on Regional Transportation

Type(s)
Regional Government Boards & Committee Appointments
The Mayors' Council approves long-term transportation strategies (≥ 30 years), 10-year transportation investment plans, first-time short-term fares and short-term fare increases, changes in customer satisfaction survey processes, changes in customer complaint processes oversees sale of major facilities and assets, variations in TransLink director compensation levels and TransLink's Executive Compensation Plan.

Metro Vancouver Regional District Board of Directors

Type(s)
Regional Government Boards & Committee Appointments
The Metro Vancouver Regional District is a partnership of 21 member municipalities, one treaty first nation and one electoral area that serves as a collective voice and a decision-making body on a variety of issues.