Public Applications Being Accepted for Council Committees

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE                                                                                   NOVEMBER 15, 2016
[Sooke, BC]

 

The District of Sooke invites applications for new Council Committees that will begin their term in January 2017.

The new Council Committees will be:

    • Protective Services and Community Safety
    • Community Development
    • Arts and Culture

The three new committees will replace all current committees, except those which are statutory requirements.

“I am excited about this new direction for our Council Committees,” said Mayor Maja Tait. “I believe that this will streamline and improve our decision-making structure and create opportunities for meaningful dialogue with the public.”

The new committee structure is outlined on the Committees page of the District website, and members of the public are invited to apply for appointment to a committee that is of interest to them. Application forms may be obtained from the Council Committees section of the District website or at the District office.

Media Contact:
Teresa Sullivan
Chief Administrative Officer
District of Sooke
Tel: (250) 642-1634
Email: tsullivan@sooke.ca

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