Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – The District is sharing this committee opportunity from the Capital Regional District:
Capital Regional District
VICTORIA FAMILY COURT & YOUTH JUSTICE COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Interested individuals are invited to apply to serve on the Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee for up to a two (2) year term commencing in 2024. The Committee educates and advocates for options to address the challenges and shortfalls facing youth and families who may come into contact with the justice system, supervises a small granting budget, and facilitates connections between local governments, school districts, service providers, and the broader community.
Nominations are being accepted for up to six (6) Capital Regional District representatives. The areas of competence typically sought on the Committee are:
- Legal experience, specifically youth criminal and family expertise
- Education, Health, Probation, and Welfare expertise, including those with backgrounds in social outreach programs, restorative justice, youth intervention, and child protective services
Applicants may be community members, representatives of youth and family justice organizations, or representatives of public authorities, including First Nations. This is a working committee, and members volunteer time between regular meetings to participate in one or more sub-committees or initiatives. Those appointed will not remunerated, in accordance with the Provincial Court Act. Applicants must reside in the Capital Regional District.
Nomination Instructions
When submitting your nomination, please include the committee name in the subject line, your full name, telephone number, and a brief summary telling us about yourself, where you live, your relevant experience, and why you would like to serve. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 pm (noon) on Monday, February 26, 2024 via email to legserv@crd.bc.ca.
New appointments to the Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee will be made by the CRD Board based on the Victoria Family Court & Youth Justice Committee’s recommendation.
We thank you for your interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.