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.
Liquor Licence Advisory Committee
The Resort Municipality of Whistler is seeking two applicants for a one and two-year term to join the Liquor Licence Advisory Committee in a voluntary capacity as a committee member. The one-year term is from July 29, 2026 to July 29, 2027, the two-year term is from July 29, 2026 to July 29, 2028.
The Liquor Licence Advisory Committee acts in an advisory capacity by providing advice and recommendations to Council and staff on liquor licence applications and other matters related to liquor licensing and liquor policy.
Nominees must reside in the Sea to Sky area and have expertise in at least one of the following areas:
- food and beverage industry operations;
- hospitality or nightlife management;
- urban planning or community development (with a focus on business mix/land use planning of licensed establishments); or
- tourism and visitor experience.
View the Liquor Licence Advisory Committee webpage and Terms of Reference (PDF) for more information.
How to apply
Interested individuals are invited to apply by submitting a brief statement that reflects your interest in participating on this Committee to the Planning Department:
By email: planning@whistler.ca
By mail:
Planning Department
Resort Municipality of Whistler
4325 Blackcomb Way
Whistler BC V8E 0X5
Submission deadline:
June 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
