The purpose of the Committee is to provide comments and recommendations to the SLRD Board on agricultural issues within the Pemberton Valley and other parts of Electoral Area C that are referred to the Committee by the Board.
Current Membership (2025):
- Carrie Charron
- Meredith Gardner
- Leigh Finck
- Anna Helmer
- Trish Sturdy
- Michelle Beks
- Natalie Austin
- Zhale Shokouhi
- Nikki Lax
- Russell Mack, Electoral Area C Director
- Jenny Liu, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Liaison (non-voting)
- Jeff Weightman, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Liaison (non-voting)
- Alix MacKay, Staff Liaison (non-voting)
AAC Meetings
Meetings are held on an as needed basis, with roughly 4 meetings per year. They are held in Pemberton and are open to the public. At this time, meetings are being held electronically but remain open to public attendance.
Current and Upcoming AAC Meeting Agendas & Minutes - click here
Archived AAC Meeting Agendas & Minutes - click here
Area C AAC Memberships - Call for Volunteers - 2026
At the beginning of each year applications are accepted from persons interested in serving on the SLRD Electoral Area C Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). Applications for 2026 are now open and will close on January 30th, 2026.
Please see the Call for Volunteers webpage for more information and to apply to become a volunteer - click here.
Applicants should meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Be a land owner and/or permanent resident of Electoral Area B or Lillooet;
- Have an interest in preserving the viability of farming in Lillooet and surrounding area;
- Be from the farming and ranching community or involved with agricultural product processing and distribution;
- Possess a clear understanding and knowledge of topics affecting agricultural land;
- Be available to commit to roughly 4 meetings day-time meetings per year, for a one or two year term.
Please note that you do not need to be a farmer - anyone who has an interest or expertise in agriculture and related matters is welcome to apply.