Council committees* are created under the local government legislative framework to provide an opportunity for members of the public to work collaboratively and provide advice on matters referred to them by Council through their Terms of Reference.
Members of the public interested in joining one of the advisory committees may apply when vacancies are advertised through traditional and social media, with most vacancies occurring at the beginning of the Council term.
Other committees such as the Board of Variance may be mandated by legislation.
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Accessibility & Inclusion Committee |
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On September 1, 2022 the Accessible BC Act (ACBA) came into effect with a goal of making BC a more inclusive province. Part of this legislation requires some organizations to develop an Accessibility Committee and an Accessibility Plan. The AIC must include members who identify as having a visible or invisible disability; and/or represent organizations that serve people with disabilities; and those who represent the diversity of British Columbia, including Indigenous people. The AIC will work to identify, prevent and eliminate barriers within our region in support of new regulations to make B.C. more inclusive for people with disabilities. |
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| Agriculture Advisory Committee* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
To advise Regional Council regarding the municipal bylaws and policies aimed at the encouragement and guidance of agricultural development, including the Official Community Plans (OCP) and Zoning Bylaws. |
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| Board of Variance (BoV) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
When a zoning bylaw has been adopted, there are certain circumstances where a person can receive a minor variance to the provisions in the bylaw by appealing to the Board of Variance (BOV). A person may apply to the BOV for a minor variance if they feel compliance with the bylaw would cause them a hardship. For example, if a big rock in their yard made it a hardship to site the house in conformity with the normal setbacks- a person could apply for a minor variance.
The NRRM BOV consists of three appointed citizen members (current term is October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024), to hear requests at meetings that are open to the public.
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| Community Health Plan Steering Committee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In 2017, the NRRM, Fort Nelson First Nation, Northern Health, and local health care providers committed to working collaboratively to develop a Community Health Plan, with important consultation from residents, stakeholders and others. The work was led by leaders from NRRM, Northern Health, Fort Nelson First Nations and local physicians. The intention was to use the ideas of residents and health related organizations, along with previous studies, to create an action plan that will lead to improved health. This document describes the process and the resulting plan in some detail.
The Community Health Plan was completed in 2018 and will guide work around ensuring the Northern Rockies is a healthy community, in addition to the addressing areas of concern around health services for the next three to five years. The work will continue to be led by a Steering Committee representing the groups listed above. |
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| Emergency Program Executive Committee (EPEC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Required by Provincial law and established by local bylaw, the EPEC Committee meets quarterly and is composed of the Mayor and two Regional Councillors. Providing legislative leadership for the Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) is a function of the Emergency Program Executive Committee. This committee reviews & recommends on all emergency planning to the Regional Council and oversees coordination of local efforts with regional & provincial efforts, for the defence of the area in the case of all civil emergencies. |
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| Emergency Operations Committee (EOC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Required by the Emergency Response Plan and Provincial Law, this committee serves to establish, maintain and administer emergency plans and responses for the purpose of civil defence; to develop guidelines & outline responsibilities for all services in the event of an emergency; to review emergency operations, resources and capabilities for adequacy. |
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| Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC)* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The purpose of the Northern Rockies Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) is to investigate ideas and solutions and provide advice in the form of information, options and recommendations to Council on climate change, waste diversion, energy efficiency, green technology, and other topics associated with environmental sustainability in the Northern Rockies.
Find the Terms of Reference here. |
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| Toad River Advisory Planning Committee (TRAPC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The mandate of the Toad River Planning Advisory Committee (TRAPC) is to advise Regional Council on any matter referred to the TRAPC by Regional Council including:
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| Tourism Action Committee (TAC)* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The purpose of the Northern Rockies Tourism Action Committee (TAC) is to assist in the
View the Terms of Reference (2022) Apply to be on the TAC by submitting an Expression of Interest. |
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| Miscellaneous | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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