Committee and Commission Appointments

Standing Committees

Standing committees are established by the Mayor for matters considered best dealt with by committee. At least half the members of a standing committee must be Council members.


Audit & Finance Committee

The Audit and Finance Committee reviews the financial statement and report, ensures that appropriate systems of internal control are implemented and that the information in the City's annual report is accurate, complete and fairly presents the financial position.


2023 Committee Members

  • Mayor Ruimy
  • Councillor Tan
  • Councillor Carreras 

Community Development & Enterprise Services Committee

The Community Development & Enterprise Services Committee was established to develop strategies to diversify the City's revenue sources through attracting investment in non-residential property tax classes, generating non-property-tax revenues, and creating the conditions necessary to attract high-value local jobs.
 
2023 Committee Members
  • TBA

Corporate Governance & Human Resources Committee

 2023 Committee Members
  • Mayor Ruimy
  • Councillor Carreras
  • Councillor Dueck

Select Committees / Commissions

Select committees and commissions are established by the Mayor to consider or inquire into any matter and to report its findings and opinion to Council. Generally, at least one member of a select committee or commission must be a Council member.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

The Agricultural Advisory Committee mandate is the continued support of agriculture as a land use and economic activity within the community.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Yousef
  • Councillor Dueck (Alternate) 


Community Heritage Commission

The Community Heritage Commission advises Council on matters relating to heritage conservation.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Dueck 
  • Councillor Yousef (Alternate) 


Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee is an advisory body on matters relating to the economic development of the City.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Dozie 
  • Councillor Tan (Alternate) 


Environmental Advisory Committee

The Environmental Advisory Committee will help provide local perspective and advice to Council with respect to achieving the City's goals, environmental objectives and accompanying strategic recommendations and directions taken from the current Maple Ridge Official Community Plan and Environmental Management Strategy report, 2014.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Schiller 
  • Councillor Tan (Alternate)


Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility & Inclusiveness

The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility & Inclusiveness advises Council on civic matters which affect people with disabilities.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Yousef
  • Councillor Dozie (Alternate) 


Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee

Beginning in 2021 the Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee will advise Council on the enhancement of parks, recreation and culture to deliver services and programs that best meet the needs of present and future residents.

2023 Committee Members
  • Councillor Carreras
  • Councillor Schiller (Alternate) 

Public Art Steering Committee

The Public Art Steering Committee recommends criteria for the commission of public art installations to Maple Ridge Council.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Carreras 
  • Councillor Dueck (Alternate) 


Social Policy Advisory Committee

The Social Policy Advisory Committee advises Council on matters relating to social planning and the social needs, social well-being and social development of the community.

2023 Committee Members

  • Councillor Dozie 
  • Councillor Tan (Alternate) 


Transportation Advisory Committee

 The Transportation Advisory Committee is appointed for the purpose of advising Council on strategic priorities, planning, policies and mobility issues relating to transportation in Maple Ridge, using the Transportation Plan as a guide. 

2023 Committee Members
  • Councillor Tan 
  • Councillor Schiller (Alternate) 

Statutory Committees


Parcel Tax Review Panel

The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel is established pursuant to Section 204 of the Community Charter. It was formerly known as the Court of Revision or Frontage Tax.


2023 Committee Members

  • TBA