Each term, Council establishes priorities to steward the community towards the Official Community Plan vision. In some cases, Committees of Council are established to advise municipal staff and Council. While some Committees remain constant, such as standing committees, others change with each Council term.

Committees of Council focus on high-level policy and strategy, gathering community perspectives, engaging experts, and collaborating with partners to provide Council and municipal staff with advice and recommendations.

Council and staff receive information from committees through documented meeting minutes, annual reports, and formal recommendations. Every January a Committee of the Whole meeting is dedicated to committee updates. Formal recommendations are proposed through motions and incorporated into council reports by the relevant staff members.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is guided by the Official Community Plan (OCP) and community vision: A place where our community thrives, nature is protected, and guests are inspired. 

Standing Committees (appointed by mayor)

• Audit and Finance Standing Committee
• Human Resources Standing Committee
• Governance and Ethics Standing Committee

Select Committees (appointed by Council vote)

• Climate Action and Environment Committee
• Housing and Strategy Committee
• Smart Tourism Committee
• Accessibility and Inclusion Committee
• Advisory Design Panel
• Emergency Planning Committee
• Liquor Licence Advisory Committee

Members of the public can join Committee of Council meetings virtually, where they can observe and listen to the discussion. Committee meetings are open to the public unless the topic relates to a subject included in Section 90 of the Community Charter.

Current committee opportunities

Committees are advisory in nature and function within the authority set out in their terms of reference or by bylaw. When citizen representatives are appointed, they serve in a voluntary capacity and bring local knowledge, expertise and experience to specific areas of civic concern.

Disclaimer: Your personal information is being collected by the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) for the purpose of submitting an application to join one of the RMOW’s committees. The authorization for this collection of personal information is under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Your personal information will be included in Closed Council Meeting packages and will be stored securely and permanently by the RMOW. If you have any questions about the collection of this personal information, please contact privacy@whistler.ca