The Village of Harrison Hot Springs has the following Commissions and select Committees:
Accessibility Committee
The Accessibility Committee is established under the Accessible British Columbia Act to assist the Village in identifying barriers to accessibility and make recommendations as to how to remove and prevent those barriers. Councillor Facio is the Council liaison for this Committee.
Terms of Reference
Advisory Planning Commission
The Advisory Planning Commission is an advisory body that considers and reports on all matters referred to it by the Council with respect to land use, community planning or proposed bylaws. The Commission reserves the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm for meetings but meets on an as-needed basis. For more information, please review Advisory Planning Commission Bylaw No. 1219.
Age-Friendly Committee
The Age-Friendly Committee typically meets on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 pm. Topics of discussion include the implementation of age-friendly programming within the parameters of associated grant funding. Mayor Talen is the Council liaison for this Committee. For more information, please visit our Age-Friendly Community webpage.
Terms of Reference
Communities in Bloom Committee
The goal of Communities in Bloom is to enhance the quality of life and the environment through people and plants to create community pride. This Committee’s mandate is to foster community involvement in enhancement of green spaces, heritage conservation, tree management, and landscape, plant and floral displays. Councillor Jackson is the Council liaison for this Committee. Communities in Bloom is a national organization. For more information, please visit their website.
Terms of Reference
Environmental Advisory Committee
The Environmental Advisory Committee typically meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 9:00 am. This Committee considers community climate planning, active transportation, the Local Government Climate Action Program and environmental impacts. Councillor Schweinbenz is the Council liaison for this Committee. There are two (2) vacancies on this committee. Interested in joining? See the application form here.
Terms of Reference
Meeting Attendance
The public can attend Committee and Commission meetings in person, either at the Village Office or Memorial Hall. Some meetings may also be viewed electronically via Zoom. Please refer to the meeting notices for further details.
Agendas, Minutes and Videos
Agendas, Minutes and Videos can be viewed here.