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Join a Committee, Commission or Board

City of Surrey is seeking committee volunteers. Bring your expertise to help advise City Council on things that matter in your community.

2025 volunteer opportunities

There are currently vacancies on the following committees:

  • Advisory Design Panel | Terms of Reference
    • one representative from the development industry, familiar with the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
    • two accessibility (universal design) advisors from the development industry

 

Application process

  1. Review the Terms of Reference to learn more about the committee.
  2. Review the Applicant Criteria listed in the table below.
  3. Submit a completed application form, along with a cover letter and resume, to clerks@surrey.ca
  4. Applicants will be notified about the decision in the first quarter of 2025. 

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Eligibility and FAQs

Your City is governed by more than politicians! Committees are comprised of engaged citizens and local experts who meet regularly to provide knowledge and advice to Council on strategies and city services.

Applicant criteria
  • Applicants must not be employed by the City of Surrey.  
  • Review the Terms of Reference for specific appointment requirements such as residency and involvement in the industry that is the essence of the committee.  In general, an applicant should have experience or expertise that relates to the committee and its mandate.
  • Applicants should be able to attend regular meetings and serve the full term of the appointment.  Committee appointments can range from 1-3 years.  Review the Terms of Reference for the term length and the committee schedule and meeting time prior to applying.
Compensation

These are volunteer positions. Successful candidates serve without compensation.

Joining a committee, commission or board is not equal to – and does not lead to – employment at the City of Surrey.

Selection process

In general, Council solicits applications for committee vacancies in the fall each year.  However, Council may seek applications at any point during the year should a vacancy arise. 

Applications are received and processed by the City Clerk's Office.  Council reviews the applications and appoints members to the committees.

Committee member expectations

Committee members are expected to:

  • Attend monthly meetings and review agenda packages prior to the meeting.  This can equal anywhere from 2 to 4 hours per month.  In general, most committees meet 6 to 10 times per year, in the late afternoon or evening.  
  • Participate and engage in discussion and the decision making process.  
  • Identify and declare any conflicts of interest they may have regarding agenda items or discussion during a meeting.  The committee member is expected to recuse themselves and leave the meeting for the duration of that agenda item or discussion, in order to not influence any decisions made on the matter.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
Committee meetings

Committee meeting agendas are posted weekly on the City's website. 

All Committee meetings are open to the public, unless authorized to be closed as per Section 90(1) or (2) of the Community Charter.  However, members of the public do not have an opportunity to speak during meetings.

If you are interested in presenting a topic to a specific committee, submit a delegation request form.