The following are committees that the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board form to provide advice on matters of regional impact.
Meetings are open to the public. Pursuant to SLRD Procedure Bylaw No. 1260-2012, as amended, at least 72 hours prior to a meeting, public notice of the time, place and date of the meeting will be posted on the SLRD Notice Board. At least 24 hours prior to a meeting, further public notice of the meeting will be provided by:
- Posting a copy of the Agenda summary on the Notice Board;
- Leaving copies of the Agenda at the reception counter at the Regional District Office; and,
- Publishing a copy of the Agenda and the materials to which it refers on the SLRD website.
Committee of the Whole (COW)
The Committee of the Whole (COW) is comprised of all board directors. The purpose of the COW to debate and discuss all regional matters not considered by other committees, and to serve as an advisory body to the SLRD Board.
Electoral Area Directors (EAD)
The Electoral Area Directors (EAD) is a Standing Committee of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board, comprised of all SLRD Electoral Area Directors. The EAD exists to debate and discuss rural matters such as planning, building inspection and grants-in-aid that principally affect the unincorporated communities in the electoral areas. The EAD Committee has delegated authority to make decisions on some of these matters.
EAD Committee meetings are generally held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month (excluding statutory holidays) at 10:30 a.m. in the SLRD Boardroom at 1350 Aster Street, Pemberton, unless otherwise indicated. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Emergency Management Organization (EMO)
The Emergency Management Organization Committee (EMO) is a Standing Committee of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Board, comprised of all SLRD Electoral Area Directors. The four electoral areas each contribute to the sub-regional Emergency Planning service. The EMO exists to debate and discuss the emergency planning service and to advise the SLRD Board on these matters.
EMO meetings are called from time to time as needed. Meetings are generally held in the SLRD Boardroom at 1350 Aster Street in Pemberton. Meetings are open to the public.