The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (RDKS) is seeking members for the
Upper Skeena Community Advisory Committee.
What is a Community Advisory Committee (CAC)?
An Advisory Commission is an independent body comprised of residents appointed by the Regional District Board. Members of a CAC serve on a volunteer basis, attending meetings quarterly or as scheduled based on need and volume of referrals from the Board. CACs are advisory in nature, and they do not have any direct approval, ownership, or authority over matters that are referred to them.
Members of a CAC have a significant responsibility to the community they are appointed to represent. The primary functions of an CAC are as follows:
Advising the Board, when requested, on matters respecting land use and community planning, such as:
Preparation of Zoning Bylaws and Official Community Plans
Preparation of infrastructure plans and studies that have planning implications (e.g., sewer, water, transportation)
Applications from property owners for land use approvals, such as rezoning applications, temporary use permits, and development variance permits
Listening to and gathering input from the community to ascertain views on planning and land use matters
The newly appointed Upper Skeena CAC (see Bylaw 758) will be composed of residents from South Hazelton, Two-Mile, Kitwanga, Kispiox Valley, Cedarvale and other communities in Electoral Area B.
Interested in Becoming a CAC Member?
If you would like to learn more or would like to apply to be a member of the Upper Skeena CAC, please contact the Regional District office at 250-615-6100, visit the Advisory Planning Commission section of the Regional District website at www.rdks.bc.ca, or email Development Services at [email protected].
Applications are available on the RDKS website and at the RDKS office located at Suite 300 – 4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.