Committees & Task Groups

Committees & Task Groups

The City’s committees and task groups exist to advise Council on specific matters referred to them. They offer recommendations to City Council on various programs, policies, and services.

Each committee or task group has a defined mandate and membership based on its terms of reference.

Members may include Langley City residents or representatives from local organizations such as the school board, chamber of commerce, business associations, and environmental groups. The Chair and Co-Chair are typically Council members appointed by Council. City staff also attend to provide information on City operations, bylaws, and policies.

Committees and Task Groups

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Assist the City in identifying, removing, and preventing barriers to individuals in or interacting with the City.

Advisory Design Panel

Provides advice regarding the form and character and urban design quality of development applications.

Arts, Recreation, Culture & Heritage Committee

Develops business cases to implement various arts and culture initiatives and programs.

Socio-Cultural and Economic Development Advisory Committee

Boost social, cultural, and economic growth, improve quality of life, and promote community health, inclusion, & sustainability.

Board of Variance

Consider applications from citizens to relax regulations for siting, size and dimensions of building where compliance with City Bylaws may cause hardships.

Crime Prevention Committee

Share messages about crime prevention and promotes community connectedness through community engagement.

Environmental Sustainability Committee

Prioritize, evaluate, and develop a business case for environmental initiatives and programs.

Performing Arts and Cultural Centre Task Group

Lead the planning process to develop a performing arts and cultural facility in Langley City.

Apply Now

City Council welcomes expressions of interest from citizens interested in volunteering their time. The appointment terms vary and are stipulated in the individual committee/task group terms of reference. You are welcome to apply any time of year, but the deadline to apply for a position for the upcoming year is November of the current year.

Appointments are made in December, and applicants considered for a position will be contacted to discuss their applications further.

Apply here

The fillable form must be downloaded to your device. Then, open it in Adobe Acrobat, fill it out, and email it to info@langleycity.ca. Do not complete the form in your internet browser. 

All applicants must have their own transportation to and from Langley City Hall.

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