Opportunities for citizens to participate in municipal affairs
The Village of Kaslo Council has established several committees to assist Council in their decision-making process. Select Committees are established by council resolution, under the authority of the Community Charter, and their role is to consider or inquire into matters and to report their findings and opinion to Council.
The specific mandate for a committee is indicated in the Terms of Reference for the committee, along with the composition of the membership, voting rights, the duration of appointments, the meeting schedule and any reporting deadlines. Details about the staff resources available to assist the committee and applicable meeting procedures are also included in the Terms of Reference.
In addition to the above committees, Council appoints community members to serve on the local Board of Variance (which considers applications for relief from the requirements of the Land Use/Zoning bylaw in cases of hardship) and the RDCK’s Kaslo & Area D Economic Development Commission.
Typically, committees and other bodies meet monthly or quarterly for approximately 2 hours. Meetings are generally held in Council Chambers at City Hall, with options for electronic participation.
January 2, 2024 – Council is currently looking to fill vacancies on the following committees and other bodies:
- Board of Variance – no vacancies
- Accessibility Committee - 1 seat available
- Kaslo & Area D Economic Development Commission – 1 Municipal & 1 RDCK seat available
- Asset Management Committee – 1 seat available
- Art & Heritage Committee – no vacancies
- Health Advisory Committee – 1 seat available
- Library Building Committee – no vacancies
- Liquid Waste Monitoring Committee – 1 seat available
- Recreation Grant Committee – 1 seat available
Click on a committee name to see the corresponding Terms of Reference
Interested individuals are invited to submit letters to Council outlining their suitability for the role, through the Village Office.
Accessibility Committee Information
The Village of Kaslo has established an Accessibility Committee to look in to barriers and propose solutions. The Terms of Reference describe the role of the committee. There are several vacancies on the committee - if you are interested in joining, please contact City Hall.
 | The Accessibility Committee is working on creating an Accessibility Plan for the Village and is seeking input from anyone in the community. If you would like to provide feedback on the draft plan, or if there is a barrier that you would like to bring to the Village's attention, please email admin@kaslo.ca and share your perspective. |
| Clicking on the link to see the listed document: |
From the Village of Kaslo Official Community Plan | "Kaslo supports a full, productive, and meaningful life for all citizens through policies, services and programs that respect community values of inclusivity, diversity, accessibility, and sustainable development" |
Kaslo & Area D Economic Commission
2024 Meeting Schedule
- January 15
- February 12
- April 8
- June 10
- August 12
- October 21
- December 9
Meetings begin at 1:00 p.m. and are held in Council Chambers at Kaslo City Hall. Meetings are open to the public and remote participation is available using this Zoom link. Meeting agenda packages and minutes are posted here and also on the Regional District of Central Kootenay website
Resources
Economic Development Strategy: Coordinated Leadership