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How to Apply For an Advisory Body

 

There are many opportunities to participate in your local government through Council appointments to serve on various advisory bodies created to address specific areas of civic concern.

Applications are accepted annually in September. 

The application period for the 2025 Advisory Bodies is now closed.

Please check back for volunteer opportunities in the fall of 2025 for the 2026 term. 

  • How to Apply


    Apply now!

     
    1. Carefully review the description and mandate of the advisory bodies that interest you.
    2. Complete the application form online or download a paper application form. Please be as concise as possible when filling out your application.
    3. Indicate up to three committees you would like to apply for, in order of preference.
    4. Attach a copy of your resume.
    5. Submit your application.
      • Online
      • Email your form to 
      • Mail or hand deliver to:
        Committee Clerk
        Legislative Services (2nd Floor)
        511 Royal Avenue
        New Westminster, BC  V3L 1H9

    If you are representing an organization, there is a separate form that must be completed. Complete the application form online or download a paper application form.

    If you wish to apply using a smart phone or tablet, please download the BetterImpact App from the app store.

    Please note: Copies of all applications will be made available to New Westminster City Council, City staff, and (if applicable) the New Westminster Public Library, for the sole purpose of making appointments to advisory bodies, and for contacting successful applicants regarding meetings and other relevant information. Your information is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for this purpose.

     

  • Advisory Body Vacancies

    Committee

    Vacancies
    Accessibility Advisory Committee 1  Indigenous Community Representative

    Arts, Culture and Economic Development Advisory Committee
     

    		 1  Indigenous Representative
    1 Home-based Business Representative

     

    Applications are received all year round and will be considered for any vacancies that arise.

    For further information, please contact Legislative Services by phone at 604-527-4523 or by email at .

  • Eligibility and Requirements

    APPlication criteria
     

    • Applicants must not be employees of the City of New Westminster.
    • Applicants must live in the City of New Westminster, except by special waiver from the Mayor.
    • Applicants should be able to serve for the full term of the appointment.

    Time Commitment

    Time requirements vary among the advisory bodies; generally, advisory bodies meet every other month and meetings are approximately two hours.

    Remuneration

    As these are volunteer positions, successful candidates serve without remuneration.*

    *For equity reasons, Indigenous representatives on committees will be offered an honorarium.

  • How Appointments are Made

    All applications are reviewed by staff, and appointments are made by City Council. Appointments are for two-year terms unless otherwise indicated. Terms are generally from February 1st to January 31st.

    The City endeavours that appointments to advisory bodies reflect the diversity of the community and include representation by under-heard voices and equity-seeking communities.

    The City will collect data to measure and evaluate its progress on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and will provide appropriate supports to reduce barriers for equity-seeking communities.

  • Questions? Contact Us

    For more information, please contact Legislative Services by phone at 604-527-4523 or by email at committees@newwestcity.ca.