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 has restructured its Advisory Committees

to better align with Council’s strategic priorities, streamline operations, and enhance overall functionality. 

The changes aim to create a more effective governance structure and support Council's long-term vision by consolidating the 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.

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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

Diversified, Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Type(s)
Advisory Committee
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The Diversified, Thriving Economy Advisory Committee (DTEAC) provides strategic advice, guidance, and recommendations to Council on matters related to attracting, retaining and expanding business investment to diversify the tax base and increase local employment, expanding training and education options to build the workforce that attracts innovative businesses, and exploring and maximizing tourism opportunities, all while promoting and protecting agricultural lands and uses. The key objectives of the DTEAC are to support economic growth and agricultural vitality by providing informed advice and strategic recommendations to Council.

Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee

Type(s)
Advisory Committee
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The Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee (EHCAC) provides strategic advice, guidance, and recommendations to Council on matters related to:
• the diversity and accessibility (economic, informational and social barriers [not physical]) of recreation opportunities;
• community pride and sense of belonging in the community;
• arts and culture;
• safety and well-being of residents; and
• community engagement.

Fraser Health Authority

Type(s)
Outside Agency Appointments
The Fraser Health Authority services range from hospital care, to community-based residential, home health, mental health and public health services.

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.

Housing Committee

Type(s)
Metro Vancouver Standing Committees
The Housing Committee is the standing committee of the Metro Vancouver Board that provides advice and recommendations on policies, bylaws, plans, programs, budgets and issues related to the Housing Policy function in Regional Planning.

Indigenous Relations Committee

Type(s)
Metro Vancouver Standing Committees
The Indigenous Relations Committee is a standing committee of the Metro Vancouver Board that provides information, advice and support on First Nations' interests and issues, and analyses how such First Nations' interests and issues may affect corporate programs, processes and projects.

Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society (KEEPS)

Type(s)
Outside Agency Appointments
The Kanaka Education & Environmental Partnership Society promotes appreciation, understanding, protection and the enjoyment of the Kanaka Creek Regional Park and the Kanaka Watershed's natural and historical features.

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

Type(s)
Advisory Committee
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The Liveable Community Advisory Committee (LCAC) provides strategic advice, guidance, and recommendations to Council on matters related to housing diversity and supply, improved mobility through transportation and infrastructure.

Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Community Advisory Board

Type(s)
Outside Agency Appointments
The Research Forest Community Advisory Board is comprised of community groups and government organizations and is mandated to offer suggestions and recommend policies to the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, interpret a variety of viewpoints, build a broader base of community involvement, educate outsiders to the UBC community and explore possibilities for cooperative research.