Port Moody needs your voice! Apply today to join one of our civic committees

Looking for a way to get involved in your community? Join a civic committee! 

Port Moody’s committees advise City Council on a wide variety of important topics and issues, helping to advance Council’s priorities as articulated in the Council Strategic Plan. Help shape Port Moody’s future by sharing your unique perspective and working collaboratively with a diverse group of people. Visit portmoody.ca/committees to apply today. Applications must be submitted by Monday, March 20, 2023. 

Applications are currently being accepted for the following civic committees: 

Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee
The Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on issues related to Port Moody’s arts, cultural, and heritage resources in an effort to align these important areas for the benefit of the City of the Arts. (This committee combines the former Arts and Culture Committee and the former Heritage Commission into one body.) 

Climate Action Committee
The Climate Action Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on ways in which the City can achieve carbon neutrality in corporate operations, and community energy and emission programs for residents and businesses, specifically through the reduction of GHG emissions. 

Economic Development and Tourism Committee
The Economic Development and Tourism Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on strategic economic and tourism development directions and related matters. (This committee combines the former Economic Development Committee and the former Tourism Committee into one body.) 

IDEA Committee (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility)
The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Committee, new in 2023, provides Council with advice and recommendations on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility issues, strategies, and initiatives. 

Parks and Environment Committee
The Parks and Environment Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on parks, recreation, and environmental issues. (This committee combines the former Parks and Recreation Commission and the Environmental Protection Committee into one body.) 

Seniors Focus Committee
The Seniors Focus Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on seniors’ issues, strategies, and initiatives. 

Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee provides Council with advice and recommendations on traffic and transportation issues and priorities. 

Visit portmoody.ca/committees for more information, including terms of reference that describe each committee’s purpose, duties, membership, and operations.