The City of Prince George is looking for five members of the public to sit on a committee that will provide advice on the city's social issues with a focus on the downtown.
The Select Committee on A Safe, Clean, and Inclusive Downtown will convene its first meeting in January and is to deliver its recommendations to council by June 30.
Applicants should have knowledge and experience related to the city's social issues, with emphasis on the downtown area, and be familiar with the various levels of government, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in relation to those issues.
The committee will also include representatives from the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Prince George, Gateway Business Improvement Association, Prince George RCMP, Northern Health Authority, BC Housing, Association Advocating for Women and Community, and Prince George Native Friendship Centre.
"Council has heard clearly from residents that social issues affecting the city - the downtown in particular - are a matter of immediate concern," said Mayor Lyn Hall.
"This new committee is in direct response to that public feedback and the input of the business community, which is why the makeup of the committee is going to feature representatives from the general public, the business community, and many of the organizations with a direct stake in the outcome.
"Council encourages residents who are interested and feel they are qualified to put their names forward to be part of the committee."
Information on the committee, including its terms of reference and application forms, are available on the City's website or may be picked up in the Legislative Services Division, 5th Floor City Hall.
Applications can be submitted online, www.princegeorge.ca/committees, by fax, (250) 561-0183, and in person to the Legislative Services Division, 5th Floor City Hall.
For any questions or to have an application form mailed to you, contact the Legislative Services Division at (250) 561-7655 or [email protected].
The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, January 3.
